Comments for Digital Doctor http://thedermblog.com health insanely simple Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:19:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Why Do My Lips Dry Out At Night? by Patti http://thedermblog.com/2012/03/01/why-do-my-lips-dry-out-at-night/comment-page-1/#comment-471164 Patti Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:19:13 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=2940#comment-471164 I have been using petroleum jelly on my lips for years...it works great. Sometimes I use it on my crows feet because it moisturizes the skin and appears to remove wrinkles. I have been using petroleum jelly on my lips for years…it works great. Sometimes I use it on my crows feet because it moisturizes the skin and appears to remove wrinkles.

]]> Comment on Brachioradial Pruritis: Scratching Makes the Itching Worse by yvette http://thedermblog.com/2008/02/24/brachioradial-pruritis-scratching-makes-the-itching-worse/comment-page-5/#comment-470728 yvette Sun, 04 Mar 2012 03:56:50 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/02/24/brachioradial-pruritis-scratching-makes-the-itching-worse/#comment-470728 Hi to everyone. I've had brp since 2002, and until last week, never knew what was causing the itch. I can't believe it even has a name. I'd like to share my story. Before I started itching (left arm only) I was aware that my dad had been experiencing the arm itch and this had been going on for several years. My mom had him using hydro-cortizone, desitin, vitamin E, etc....My dad has fair skin, that sort of electric-white tone that biting insects are drawn to - mosquitos love him! He's outside quite bit (sunscreen in hand), never had over exposure, but his skin is sensitive. Ditto for my skin! Excluding the sunscreen, I'm outside ALOT! so when I first started itching 10 years ago, I thought it was caused from some plant since my itching flared up in summer months. I used to tan alot when I was in my 20's and noticed when I was in my 30's that my arms & shoulders had hundreds of freckles, all be it, little but I wasn't concerned as sun exposure was probably the cause. Something really weird happened after my last brp flareup. This last brp bout was really aggravating, lasting all summer, and instead of just affecting my lower forearm, it affected my entire arm (especially my elbow/upper forearm). I'd wakeup in at night scratching even while it was bleeding. Finding relief from cool wet towel applications and sleeping with a soft cotton long sleeve tee-shirt, it finally subsided in August. Here's the weird part: MOST of the hundreds of freckles on that arm - GONE!! That threw me for a loop and I'm a grown woman (44 yrs old now). Something in common with many of you is a chiropractor took xrays of my neck/back, which showed my C4 & C5 vertebrates taper to a point in the front. My neck used to give me alot of problems (this was in 2000 - 2001). I've never sustained any injuries to it and over the last 10 yrs, haven't had chronic pain. But here is something peculiar; in addition to my dad and I having the itch, recently my sister has been going nuts with brp symptoms. She went to a doctor who diagnosed it as brp, which is how I came upon this site.. thoughts, anyone? Hi to everyone. I’ve had brp since 2002, and until last week, never knew what was causing the itch. I can’t believe it even has a name. I’d like to share my story. Before I started itching (left arm only) I was aware that my dad had been experiencing the arm itch and this had been going on for several years. My mom had him using hydro-cortizone, desitin, vitamin E, etc….My dad has fair skin, that sort of electric-white tone that biting insects are drawn to – mosquitos love him! He’s outside quite bit (sunscreen in hand), never had over exposure, but his skin is sensitive. Ditto for my skin! Excluding the sunscreen, I’m outside ALOT! so when I first started itching 10 years ago, I thought it was caused from some plant since my itching flared up in summer months. I used to tan alot when I was in my 20′s and noticed when I was in my 30′s that my arms & shoulders had hundreds of freckles, all be it, little but I wasn’t concerned as sun exposure was probably the cause. Something really weird happened after my last brp flareup. This last brp bout was really aggravating, lasting all summer, and instead of just affecting my lower forearm, it affected my entire arm (especially my elbow/upper forearm). I’d wakeup in at night scratching even while it was bleeding. Finding relief from cool wet towel applications and sleeping with a soft cotton long sleeve tee-shirt, it finally subsided in August. Here’s the weird part: MOST of the hundreds of freckles on that arm – GONE!! That threw me for a loop and I’m a grown woman (44 yrs old now). Something in common with many of you is a chiropractor took xrays of my neck/back, which showed my C4 & C5 vertebrates taper to a point in the front. My neck used to give me alot of problems (this was in 2000 – 2001). I’ve never sustained any injuries to it and over the last 10 yrs, haven’t had chronic pain. But here is something peculiar; in addition to my dad and I having the itch, recently my sister has been going nuts with brp symptoms. She went to a doctor who diagnosed it as brp, which is how I came upon this site.. thoughts, anyone?

]]> Comment on Why Do My Lips Dry Out At Night? by trivia http://thedermblog.com/2012/03/01/why-do-my-lips-dry-out-at-night/comment-page-1/#comment-470207 trivia Sat, 03 Mar 2012 08:13:10 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=2940#comment-470207 Drink a lot of water before you go to sleep. Of course, this also means that you will get up at least once during the night to attend to nature's call. But it does help in keeping your body hydrated. Drink a lot of water before you go to sleep. Of course, this also means that you will get up at least once during the night to attend to nature’s call. But it does help in keeping your body hydrated.

]]> Comment on How to Grow a Beard by Matthew kay http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/25/how-to-grow-a-beard-in-10-easy-steps/comment-page-9/#comment-469696 Matthew kay Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:12:25 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/25/how-to-grow-a-beard-in-10-easy-steps/#comment-469696 hi im 20 yrs old and i have quite a hairy chin neck and side burns and it just takes time an dont! shave hi im 20 yrs old and i have quite a hairy chin neck and side burns and it just takes time an dont! shave

]]> Comment on Should I Get a Base Tan Before Vacation? by Shane http://thedermblog.com/2012/02/27/should-i-get-a-base-tan-before-vacation/comment-page-1/#comment-468204 Shane Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:10:25 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=2912#comment-468204 UV no matter how you get it (in moderation) is essential for a healthy balanced life. UV no matter how you get it (in moderation) is essential for a healthy balanced life.

]]> Comment on Toasted Skin Syndrome (No, I’m Not Making This Up) by Jessica http://thedermblog.com/2008/03/11/toasted-skin-syndrome-no-im-not-making-this-up/comment-page-2/#comment-468133 Jessica Wed, 29 Feb 2012 04:01:02 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/03/11/toasted-skin-syndrome-no-im-not-making-this-up/#comment-468133 I noticed the other day before taking my shower I had some irritation on my back kindof like the pic but more brown in color. I was freaked for a moment but I new right away it had to be from the heating pad. I stopped using it right away. I had been using the heating pad alot lately. A way to warm up and relax.It's only been a few days but I was starting to freak a little with it still being there. Thankfully I am not alone. Looks like it's back to good old meditation for stress for me. Wish I had known about this sooner, I wouldn't have used the heating pad so much. There should be a warning about this condition or something. Thanks for the stories and ways to treat. Sorry to those of you in so much pain. I noticed the other day before taking my shower I had some irritation on my back kindof like the pic but more brown in color. I was freaked for a moment but I new right away it had to be from the heating pad. I stopped using it right away. I had been using the heating pad alot lately. A way to warm up and relax.It’s only been a few days but I was starting to freak a little with it still being there. Thankfully I am not alone. Looks like it’s back to good old meditation for stress for me. Wish I had known about this sooner, I wouldn’t have used the heating pad so much. There should be a warning about this condition or something. Thanks for the stories and ways to treat. Sorry to those of you in so much pain.

]]> Comment on Seven Steps to Stop Sweaty Feet by vinoth http://thedermblog.com/2008/05/07/seven-steps-to-stop-sweaty-feet/comment-page-1/#comment-466697 vinoth Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:16:43 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/05/07/seven-steps-to-stop-sweaty-feet/#comment-466697 Thank u dudu... Its very helpful for reducing sweat issue... Thank u dudu… Its very helpful for reducing sweat issue…

]]> Comment on 3 Ways To Keep Warts From Spreading on Your Hands by Skin Care Specialist http://thedermblog.com/2012/02/08/3-ways-to-keep-warts-from-spreading-on-your-hands/comment-page-1/#comment-466693 Skin Care Specialist Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:07:18 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=2839#comment-466693 Good hygiene is a no-brainer for preventing warts and other bacteria from spreading where you don't want it. But what are your suggestions on completely getting rid of it once you already have it? Good hygiene is a no-brainer for preventing warts and other bacteria from spreading where you don’t want it. But what are your suggestions on completely getting rid of it once you already have it?

]]> Comment on How to Grow a Beard by george clooney http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/25/how-to-grow-a-beard-in-10-easy-steps/comment-page-9/#comment-461256 george clooney Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:04:21 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/25/how-to-grow-a-beard-in-10-easy-steps/#comment-461256 This is the funniest thing I've ever come across. Hundreds of baby-faced, self conscious dot heads. Be happy with what you were given. This is the funniest thing I’ve ever come across. Hundreds of baby-faced, self conscious dot heads. Be happy with what you were given.

]]> Comment on Facial Scrubs: Are You Overdoing It? by Deseree http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/07/facial-scrubs-are-your-overdoing-it/comment-page-1/#comment-461211 Deseree Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:14:32 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/2008/04/07/facial-scrubs-are-your-overdoing-it/#comment-461211 Recently I've had really dry skin, and I've been getting blackheads at the tip of my nose. I decided to try some natural treatments on my face and have been extremely happy.. The first I found was making a paste out of baking soda and water for the blackheads. Noticeable difference afterwards. It seemed I had more blackheads after using it, but I guess because it pushes them out. I've done this two days now, and have just a few more blackheads to go and they're gone! It's great for acne too. I had one pimple and the paste seemed to just force the stuff out. The second thing I found was a sugar scrub; 2 tbsp of sugar and 3 tbsp of warm water mixed. It lightly and gently exfoliates the skin. I've only done this once this week, and my skin looks and feels amazing! I love it. The third thing I used was a honey and yogurt mask. Literally mixed 1 tbs of honey with about 2-3 tbsp (can't remember) of yogurt, and applied it to my face. Kept it on for about 10-15 minutes and washed it away with a very warm/steamy wash cloth. I've done the baking soda/water paste and the honey & yogurt mask twice now, and I am so happy with my skin!!! After washing away the face mask, I put on a moisturizer and by morning any redness is gone, my face is so soft and smooth, it feels refreshed and it looks great! I'm sticking with the natural stuff and I will not spend another dollar on a face mask, scrub, etc. Recently I’ve had really dry skin, and I’ve been getting blackheads at the tip of my nose. I decided to try some natural treatments on my face and have been extremely happy..

The first I found was making a paste out of baking soda and water for the blackheads. Noticeable difference afterwards. It seemed I had more blackheads after using it, but I guess because it pushes them out. I’ve done this two days now, and have just a few more blackheads to go and they’re gone! It’s great for acne too. I had one pimple and the paste seemed to just force the stuff out.

The second thing I found was a sugar scrub; 2 tbsp of sugar and 3 tbsp of warm water mixed. It lightly and gently exfoliates the skin. I’ve only done this once this week, and my skin looks and feels amazing! I love it.

The third thing I used was a honey and yogurt mask. Literally mixed 1 tbs of honey with about 2-3 tbsp (can’t remember) of yogurt, and applied it to my face. Kept it on for about 10-15 minutes and washed it away with a very warm/steamy wash cloth.

I’ve done the baking soda/water paste and the honey & yogurt mask twice now, and I am so happy with my skin!!! After washing away the face mask, I put on a moisturizer and by morning any redness is gone, my face is so soft and smooth, it feels refreshed and it looks great!

I’m sticking with the natural stuff and I will not spend another dollar on a face mask, scrub, etc.

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