Rash on my face from a cleanser i've always used for breakouts?

Question by Lexi Wood: Rash on my face from a cleanser i've always used for breakouts?
I've always used Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash when my face breaks out. I just bought a bottle of it a week ago because due to being pregnant my face has been breaking out a bit. But about the third day I used it, a dry skin/itchy red rash broke out around my mouth and chin that sort of burns. Have I developed an allergy to it or is it the hormones from my pregnancy causing it? What can I do to make it go away? Since the rash broke out I've stopped using it.
Thank you!


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Answer by Sur La Mer
Take it back to where you bought it.
Stop using it ASAP.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs, beauty, personal hygiene, or makeup to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Medications, anti-acne products, birth control pills, supplements ALL HAVE SIDE EFFECTS that can do more harm than good.

Any kind of facial wash, you're leaving something toxic behind, it's not a matter of convenience, it's a billion dollar business that can do more harm than good to your acne. And sometimes we feel entirely virtuous about our skin-care regimen because it's full of SPF-- all year round!-- and cleansers and such. But the truth is, we may not realize that we're overdoing (or underdoing) something that can lead to the very thing we're trying to avoid: dryness, breakouts, accelerated aging, New York dermatologist Dr. Jeannette Graf. (I've been giving this same advice for decades, but she's proof enough!).
Take a shower everyday, use washcloth to exfoliate and bath & body wash. Hydrogen peroxide does wonders for acne. Visit their website for more tips & other uses. ONLY $ 1.

Acne medication could worsen what ever allergies you have, so instead of trying out one product after another, you're actually spreading it around.
The less products you use, the better for your skin. Use a bath & body wash like Suave, Irish Spring, Dove Body & Face wash in the shower, use a washcloth. Treat your face like the rest of your body, take a shower everyday or wash your face everyday.

The secret is keeping your face clean and oil-free. I also don't use liquid on my face for anything, and very little moisturizer, not even a dime size. Since my face is not dry. Good skin also comes from your good genes. Increase your fresh fruits & vegetables 3-5 servings per day. And programmed your mind to do this day after day, for the rest of your life.

The beauty industry is a trillion dollar business, they know acne is everyone's problem, but instead of saying soap is drying for you, they have to invent an acne product that can worsen the skin as MANY TEENAGERS have experienced during hormonal change, but as you get older those are completely a waste of time & money!

Sometimes just the oil on your face from make up and lotions, even from your hair can travel to your face causing acne to come out. Others, from stress, hormones & diet or foods.

Google: FIVE FOODS TO EAT FOR BEAUTIFUL SKIN
All the vitamins & minerals you need for good skin care comes from all the healthy foods you eat from Mother Nature.

If acne's a problem, your pillowcases may be part of the cause. "They collect skin oil, dead skin cells, bacteria, and excess night creams," says David Bank, a professional Dermatology @ Columbia University/New York-Presbyterian Hospital. "But if nothing changed by 6 week the product will never work for you. Time to move on."

"If you have breakouts, dairy is the devil' it is inflammatory and will add hormones to your already hormone-rife system. Get calcium elsewhere, or try nonfat organic dairy products. For PMS breakouts, avoid dairy and bakery items the week before your period - sugar and flour are both causes for pimples and collagen." Dr. Jessica Wu, M.D. University of Southern California School of Medicine and author of the new book Feed Your Face.

SOMEONE WROTE TO ME the other day, ASKING IF THIS BRAND IS BETTER THAN THAT BRAND - FOUND @ DRUGSTORES THEN WROTE ME BACK & THANK ME, SHE LOOKED @ HER MOM'S SKIN AND THEY WERE GOOD, BUT SHE USES ONLY WATER TO WASH HER FACE. There you go, an update.

Lea Michele recently revealed her secret to clear skin—She gives it room to "breathe." "Maybe I'll put on a little mascara. But other than that I try very hard to just let my skin breathe," she told people.com. "I care more about letting my skin breathe than how I look."
Another good example is Lily Collins, actor, writer, artist: "When I travel to Europe, I go days without putting anything on. It feels healthier. I just never understood the idea of caking it on. The more you have on your face, the more there is to smudge and go wrong." Glamour - Sept. 2012.

Sources:
I have 5 decades of great skin care starting @ age 9. My aunt & uncle are doctors.

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Does eating soup from chicken feet and rooster combs help knee cartilage?

Question by ik: Does eating soup from chicken feet and rooster combs help knee cartilage?



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Answer by oldtimekid2
Yes, it would a bit... but I wouldn't eat the actual feet or comb. A soup with those in it would be okay as long as they are very clean and you can verify that there aren't diseases or any of the bad stuff in them.
The chicken feet wouldn't have too much of a benefit (not much cartilage in them), but the rooster's comb is a good source of Hyaluronic Acid, which helps to lubricate the joints. Also, if you put the breast bone into the pot the soup is being made in, you can get some added benefit because the sternal cartilage is a good source of collagen that can help with joint health.
Alternately, you could also buy these in supplement form so you wouldn't have to drink as much soup or have to go through the hassle of preparing it... but it's up to you where you get it from. Good luck!

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I have the WORST stretchmarks on my belly from being pregnant?

Question by Natalie: I have the WORST stretchmarks on my belly from being pregnant?
Anyone know if there is anything I can do about them that will actually work? I HATE them- I look like a friggin burn victim or something. It looks like the skin on Freddy Kruger's face! GRRRR!!! I just want my skin back!
I just want to tell everyone thank you for your answers, I really appreciate it. Also, who the hell went down the list and gave almost everyone a thumb down? That wasn't me. AND Michael M, you are a disgusting human being.


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Answer by mybluemax1
This is what happens when you have children, it's normal.

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As a tennis player recovering from tendinitis, what sort of vitamin supplements should I be taking?

Question by icantgetenoughconan: As a tennis player recovering from tendinitis, what sort of vitamin supplements should I be taking?
Last fall, I played a little too much tennis and developed tendinitis in my right wrist and began to see a slight hint of tennis elbow, but fortunatley stopped and immobilized my arm before anything permanent could set in. Now that spring is coming, I'm going to start playing tennis a lot and I'm wondering what sort of vitamins and/or excersizes and/or anything I can do to keep my arms and joint strong and healthy. I currently take a normal multivitamin, a omega-3 complex and a glucosamine/chondroitin complex. Is there anything else I can be taking to strengthen tendins/muscles/connective tissue/bones? Also, what sort of excersizes, workouts or warm ups can you reccomend for me?


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Answer by @n$
Nutrition

A diet emphasizing raw fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds is rich in the vitamins and nutrients that promote healing. Yellow vegetables and fruits such as carrots and cantaloupe are good sources of vitamin A, which is needed for collagen synthesis. Citrus fruits and dark blue fruits such as blueberries provide vitamin C and bioflavonoids to speed healing. Include a generous portion of wheat germ in your morning muesli. As the best food source of vitamin E, it destroys the harmful free radicals released during an inflammation. Add pumpkin seeds for zinc, which acts synergistically with vitamin E. The spices turmeric and cumin are known for their anti-inflammatory action. Pineapples contain the enzyme bromelain, which helps reduce pain and swelling.

Using unrefined, cold-pressed flax seed oil daily on salads or baked potatoes, mixed into rice, pasta or vegetable dishes after cooking, or incorporated into any dishes which do not require heating to high temperatures will help reduce the pain of tendinitis. Unrefined, cold-pressed flax seed oil contains the essential fatty acids omega-3 alpha-linolenic and omega-6 linoleic acid which the body converts into anti-inflammatory hormone-like substances called prostaglandins.

Nutritional Supplements

Nutritional supplements are used to reduce inflammation and encourage healing. Vitamin C with bioflavonoids is important for repairing connective tissue and collagen after an injury; it also reduces inflammation. Evening primrose oil supplies gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a building block for the anti-inflammatory prostaglandins. If the inflammation is acute and painful, the enzyme bromelain taken between meals acts as a strong anti-inflammatory, reducing swelling and pain after an injury. Vitamins E and A help to repair connective tissue and cells. Vitamins A, C and E are antioxidants; they stop injury-induced free-radical damage to cells. Vitamin E further prevents internal *scarring.

Glucosamine supplements, combined with proper diet and vitamins, can rebuild damaged cartilage without producing side-effects. As an anti-inflammatory agent and painkiller, it is effective for long-term treatment of chronic illnesses. Most patients experience relief after taking glucosamine for six weeks.

A healthy diet can provide all of the nutrients needed for healing, plus supplements.


The eccentric program consists of:

Holding a static stretch for 15 to 30 seconds and repeating three to five times (in my case the infraspinatus).

Perform the eccentric exercise slowly on days one and two, moderately on days three to five, and fast on days six and seven. Then increase the resistance (never more than five pounds for the cuff muscles). Three sets of repetition.

Stretch statically as in #1.

Ice for five to 10 minutes to decrease swelling and pain.

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Does a Glucosamine MSM Complex really help with sore knees from running?

Question by Jess: Does a Glucosamine MSM Complex really help with sore knees from running?
It also has Collagen Type II. I understand what preventative measures I can take to support my knees and prevent injury. I am just mainly questioning this expensive dietary supplement. Does it help?


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Answer by Kristen K
i've been taking glucosamine for the past two months, and i haven't noticed any difference yet. once the bottle is empty, i won't buy a new one. doesn't seem like it's worth it.

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Can I crush my Hair, Skin & Nails dietary supplement from Spring Valley?

Question by Zai :): Can I crush my Hair, Skin & Nails dietary supplement from Spring Valley?
I have the hair skin nails dietary supplement from spring valley. It contains biotin Collagen and gelatin. I also have the calcium w/ d3 pills and I find them easier to swallow even though they're bigger. I was just wondering if I could crush them. Also, could I eat them with applesauce or something? Thanks c:


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Answer by Sarah
Email their customer service.

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What's the difference betwen soy protein, whey protein and protein from food?

Question by KRISTEN l: What's the difference betwen soy protein, whey protein and protein from food?
My husband started a more intense workout and has to supplement it with much more protein. He's eating more food protein, but as far as supplement shakes we are wondering what the difference is between whey and soy and other protein shakes. Thanks!


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Answer by Dr Wot
All 'Proteins' are made from Amino Acids, fitted together in different ways like interchangeable pieces in a jigsaw puzzle.

The general idea in Bodybuilding is to eat the right 'balance' of Amino Acids so that your body can make 'Muscle Proteins' (actin, myosin, fibrin and collagen, together with several other types) efficiently.

There are some disagreements about the best way to do this, because some of the foods that have a 'profile' of AAs that matches human muscle closely (like egg for example), aren't very easy to digest. Whey is often the easiest protein to digest, but some people are better at this than others. Soy protein (from soya beans) can cause intestinal gas, for some people.

The best solution is usually to try different products, find out which one works best for the individual, and 'correct' its profile by taking amino supplements.

This approach involves learning about AA profiles, and especially about the 'Essential Eight' amino acids. It can feel like hard work, but the effort is very worthwhile, especially because of the other bodybuilding knowledge that you will pick up while researching the topic.

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What can be done about black marks from old pimples?

Question by alot_luckiness: What can be done about black marks from old pimples?
I have chocolate colored skin. Every so often (all you women know exactly when), I get at least two pimples on my face that go away after 3 or 4 days. But they always leave black marks. Even though my skin is smooth and soft, it is peppered with black spots from these inevitable zits. I have tried going on the pill, exfoliating twice every week, Vitamin C and E supplements and drinking plenty of water but the marks are still there. I have been forced to cover them with makeup. What can I do? Lightening creams will be my last resort.
Thank you
For those recommending Vitamin E, where can I get it from and in what form does it come?


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Answer by ♫♥Jenna♥♫
are you sure there not black heads

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can i take zincovit tablets for somedays as im suffering from legs pain?

Question by lovely: can i take zincovit tablets for somedays as im suffering from legs pain?
my hemoglobin is about 12.9.so can i go for tablets?


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Answer by ramashka_ramesh
Essential elements for your body's health and growth with added protection against winter. Zinc: Essential for growth, carbohydrate metabolism, nutrient assimilation, maintenance of enzyme system, healthy bones, skin, collagen, protein synthesis and reproductive organs. Vitamin C : Essential antioxidant, helps iron absorption, collagen formation, growth, repair of soft tissues, bones, teeth and healthy gums. Propolis : Natural product from the Beehive renowned world-wide for its wide ranging properties. Used by bees to strengthen and fortify the hive. ZincoVit-C : is specially formulated to provide all the richness and beneficial properties of these three important ingredients in one pleasant tasting lozenge. Ideal supplement for the winter when the body needs all the help it can get for the cold months.

Children, three years and over : Suck or chew one tablet daily. Adults : Suck or chew one tablet twice a day; Can be increased to four a day if desired. Store in a cool dry place, keep out of reach and sight of children.

Please note Long term intake of over 25mg of Zinc may lead to anaemia

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