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Pediatrics
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Dr. Joel Steckelmananswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Clean: Use bland cleanser or soap dry area avoid chem. Douches.
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Yes: You get a better effect if you do it in reverse.
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NOT REALLY: Has some effect but minimal.
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?normal: Can be normal but check for infection.
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1-2 TIMES DAILY: Use it 1-2 times daily.
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Healing: Reaction to meds. This will clear in about 1-2 weeks.
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Yes: Could depend on your cycle or poss. Infection.
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Yes: If infected will need other meds.
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Dont know: I do not know the content in beer.
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Poss.: Decrease blood flow to penis.
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Yes: Aerobic activities tend to burn off more cal.
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Moles dont go away: Try warm compresses if is a pimple.
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Dandruff: Use dandruff shampoo 1-2 x weekly. May need Hydrocortisone lotion.
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Lubricate: Irritated from shaving. Lubricate area use bland soap to clean and decrease the amount of shaving.
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Weeks: May occur 2-4 weeks after conception.
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Yes: As long as there is no bleeding increaed blood pressure and no other symptoms it is normal.
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Unsure of question: Myocitis dos not cause nasal or vaginal discharge.
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A 16-year-old female asked:

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Most likely not: If he really did not ejaculate and there was no penetration you are not going to get pregnant.
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No: One does not need to take in all the other artificial ingredients.
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Irritation: May be from shaving. Checkfor lice.
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NO: They dont get down deep enough.
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Yes: There is no harm in doing that.
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YES: Causes skin thinning not lightening.
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Cant: Bruise will fade by itself.
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Could be: Could be signs of your period or increas intake of estrogen products.
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Fungal: May be fungal monilia in particular.
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Lower it: May decrease it lowering absorption and utilization of ca.
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Poss. allergic type: Depending on the time of year, exposure to allergens etc. Doubt infectious nature without fever sob and other symptoms.
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No: If you start to pick them off there will be more reaction and poss. Infection.
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Pain: Poss, mid cycle pain.. If persists see md to make sure you do not have an ectopic pregnancy.
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10 percent: Bost situatios need only 2.5-5 % but you can ues higher.
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Limit caloric intake: Taking in fewer calories as well as an ecercise program will help.Limit fats and carbos.
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Anything is poss.: The ejaculate needs to get inside to fertilize the egg so that it would implant in the uterus.
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May persist weeks: If you were a heavy smoker for years symptoms may persist for weeks or months.
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Washes and creams: Benzyl peroxide and epiduo.
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Yes: Could be bed bugs or other insect bites.
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Yes: Most likely normal vag. Secretions can also be monilial.
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Possibly: You need to burn off approx. 3500 cal. To lose 1 pound.
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No: You will still get the effect.
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Benzyl peroxide: Tea free oil not effective.
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Depends: Chemo may have wiped out your immune system, 6 days may be at rthe end of the illness if all lesions sre dry and scabbed the child is not contagious... Read More
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Possible: Too much of anything is no good . H2o2 helps with the removal of wax.
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A 39-year-old member asked:

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No: Congenital defects not assoc with this type of exposure.
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Dont do it: Losing that much wt. Over that short period of time is unhealthy. It can be done under supervision but not aviseable.
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Drying etc: May dry the skin slightly lighten the skin poss. Redness skin may feel tight.
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Avoid sun: If you are talking about scarring you may need dermatologic treatment.
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No: Can dry not bleach.
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Pregnant: If you are 1 month late consider that you may be pregnant.
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Dr. Steckelman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Steckelman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! Yes a liver function test was done, also shows a cause for concern,
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank you. Is it a possibility for sperm to go through underwear?
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