Dr. Joel Steckelman

Specializes in Pediatrics

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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A 47-year-old member asked:

What to do for itchy, red bumps down by my vagina?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Irritation: May be from shaving. Checkfor lice.

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A 32-year-old member asked:

Help! there is a mole now raised on skin, what do i do?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Stay calm: Most raise moles are not malignant however if it changes appearance see a dermatologist.

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A 33-year-old member asked:

How should i use skin lightening soap and products?

Specializes in Pediatrics

1-2 TIMES DAILY: Use it 1-2 times daily.

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A 45-year-old member asked:

How much caffeine is in amstel lite?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Dont know: I do not know the content in beer.

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A 42-year-old member asked:

I'm having gray hair itchy scalp, what should i do?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Dandruff: Use dandruff shampoo 1-2 x weekly. May need Hydrocortisone lotion.

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A 32-year-old member asked:

Is it possible for me to apply my lotion morning and then at night i apply benzoyl peroxide gel?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: You get a better effect if you do it in reverse.

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A 40-year-old member asked:

I have itchy pubic hair female, remedy?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Clean: Use bland cleanser or soap dry area avoid chem. Douches.

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A 48-year-old member asked:

Could a discharge be caused by myositis?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Unsure of question: Myocitis dos not cause nasal or vaginal discharge.

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A 49-year-old member asked:

Any suggestions on which type of work or workout burns more calories to lose weight from all over the body n look skinny fast?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Aerobic activities tend to burn off more cal.

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A 33-year-old member asked:

I shaved my pubes and it's really itchy. what should i do?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Lubricate: Irritated from shaving. Lubricate area use bland soap to clean and decrease the amount of shaving.

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A 41-year-old member asked:

Could caffeine cause weaker erection?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Poss.: Decrease blood flow to penis.

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A 44-year-old member asked:

For almost a month and it won't go away now it looks more like a mole but it is a pimple, how do i cure it?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Moles dont go away: Try warm compresses if is a pimple.

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A 41-year-old member asked:

Is proactive skin lightening lotion effective?

Specializes in Pediatrics

NOT REALLY: Has some effect but minimal.

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A 38-year-old member asked:

What does it mean when white creamy discharge comes out of th3 vagina?

Specializes in Pediatrics

?normal: Can be normal but check for infection.

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A 35-year-old member asked:

Please tell me, could i replace drinking water with caffeine-free coke zero?

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: One does not need to take in all the other artificial ingredients.

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A 39-year-old member asked:

Could this white creamy discharge be as a result of the sex i had four days ago ?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Could depend on your cycle or poss. Infection.

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A 38-year-old member asked:

32weeks pregnant, with pressure and creamy discharge. is this normal?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: As long as there is no bleeding increaed blood pressure and no other symptoms it is normal.

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A 37-year-old member asked:

How soon will i have creamy discharge after conception?

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Weeks: May occur 2-4 weeks after conception.

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A 34-year-old member asked:

No more pimples after using benzoyl peroxide for a week and a half. but now there are red spots. what does this mean?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Healing: Reaction to meds. This will clear in about 1-2 weeks.

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A 47-year-old member asked:

Is it possible for you to cough up skin tissue?

Specializes in Pediatrics

No unless it is oral: You may cough up oral tissue post pharynx.

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A 33-year-old member asked:

Can benzoyl peroxide work on infected pimples?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: If infected will need other meds.

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A 38-year-old member asked:

Please can i get some advice?, i am a 20 year old male. if i eat 2500 calories a day and burn off 600 with excercise. can i lose weight like this ?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Possibly: You need to burn off approx. 3500 cal. To lose 1 pound.

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A 40-year-old member asked:

After researching i found out that hydrocortisone can cause skin lightening, but can my skin color turn back to normal?

Specializes in Pediatrics

YES: Causes skin thinning not lightening.

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A 38-year-old member asked:

Would chemical peels help with awful acne scars?

Specializes in Pediatrics

NO: They dont get down deep enough.

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A 34-year-old member asked:

What is the strongest dose of benzoyl peroxide?

Specializes in Pediatrics

10 percent: Bost situatios need only 2.5-5 % but you can ues higher.

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A 35-year-old member asked:

What are the best treatment/product for pimples?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Washes and creams: Benzyl peroxide and epiduo.

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A 38-year-old member asked:

Why is my scraped shin itchy?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ok: Histamine is released as well as there is more exposure to raw skin.

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A 48-year-old member asked:

I have bites/spots all over me and they itch like mad. i have had chicken pox already. any suggestions for what it could be?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Could be bed bugs or other insect bites.

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A 43-year-old member asked:

I keep coughing up black stuff. help please?

Specializes in Pediatrics

May persist weeks: If you were a heavy smoker for years symptoms may persist for weeks or months.

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Hi i am 18 years old i am 164cm tall and weigh 85kg i wish to lose 20kg in a month possibly with no exercise what shal i do please ?"

Specializes in Pediatrics

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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A 44-year-old member asked:

Black dot that looks like a mole , appeared after i burnt my skin in the kitchen. should i be concerned?

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: It may be at the burn site.

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A 44-year-old member asked:

Ejaculation outside vagina cause pregnancy, is this possible?

Specializes in Pediatrics

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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A 37-year-old member asked:

Can you tell me some advice for an 18 year old trying to lose weight?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Limit caloric intake: Taking in fewer calories as well as an ecercise program will help.Limit fats and carbos.

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A 44-year-old member asked:

What causes discharge that is white and stretchy?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Fungal: May be fungal monilia in particular.

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A 48-year-old member asked:

Can i tell me how i can get rid of red bumps on the back of my thighs and butt?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Difficult: May be hyperkeratosis need to use lubricants for some relief.

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A 46-year-old member asked:

Can you explain what are big red bumps on the back of your throat from?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: If on the back of the tongue they are part off your taste buds.

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A 36-year-old member asked:

What are the effects of sodium caffeine and alcohol on calcium levels?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Lower it: May decrease it lowering absorption and utilization of ca.

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A 47-year-old female asked:

Almost 2 weeks in my 13 year old that she has had bad cough. she is coughing up white or clear mucous and has long coughs not short coughs long coughs?

Specializes in Pediatrics

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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A 32-year-old member asked:

I've got this discharge on my panty it's whitish and it itches at times can someone tell me what it is?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Most likely normal vag. Secretions can also be monilial.

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A 32-year-old member asked:

What is better for pimples, benzoyl peroxide or tea tree oil?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Benzyl peroxide: Tea free oil not effective.

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A 35-year-old member asked:

Will caffeine lose its effect on me if i drink coffee once, 5 days a week?

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: You will still get the effect.

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A 32-year-old member asked:

How can i get bruise off of my face from popping pimple?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cant: Bruise will fade by itself.

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A 50-year-old member asked:

Is it possible for me to put a few drops of hydrogen peroxide in my ear?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: There is no harm in doing that.

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A 46-year-old member asked:

How is benzoyl peroxide supposed to react to your skin when you apply it?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Drying etc: May dry the skin slightly lighten the skin poss. Redness skin may feel tight.

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A 46-year-old member asked:

I used to get lot of pimples on my face but it left the spots on my face. any solution for this?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Avoid sun: If you are talking about scarring you may need dermatologic treatment.

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A 50-year-old member asked:

Can benzoyl peroxide bleaches your skin?

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: Can dry not bleach.

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A 35-year-old member asked:

Creamy discharge but no period for one month, help?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pregnant: If you are 1 month late consider that you may be pregnant.

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A 39-year-old member asked:

Please let me know if there is any chances of defects in ovum or sperms in the case of getting pregnant one month after chicken pox (in both partners)?

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: Congenital defects not assoc with this type of exposure.

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A 42-year-old member asked:

Can you tell me how to rid of my chicken pox scar?

Specializes in Pediatrics

Procedures: May need dermabrasion or laser rxment.

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