Question 1

suffered from perioral dermatitis 2 years back. now better. but lips are always chapped and black. how to cure it? i apply vaseline (white petroleum).

Accepted Answer

Antioxidants: Do NOT use Vaseline. Use vit E oil, Alovera gel, or an antioxidant gel such as  is available from PerioSciences.com

Question 2

hello! i've noticed dark brown/black-ish colored flecks in my (clear) urine. they are thin and flat, and sink to the bottom of the toilet. help??

Accepted Answer

You need an exam: In a woman, these could  be small vaginal blood clots.   Could be "products of conception".  Unless something has been introduced into your bladder, I really can't think of anything else that could behave this way.  You need a pelvic exam and a urinalysis and a pregnancy test..

Question 3

i have black flecks in my poop what could this be a sign of?

Accepted Answer

Undigested food: These are likely undigested food particle and are not a cause for concern. Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco or alcohol in any form.

Question 4

what is the cause of black flecks in urine?

Accepted Answer

Black flecks: First make sure that the urine is not mixed with vaginal debris such as left over uterine shedding from a recent period. If a clean catch urinalysis shows black flecks, a urinary bladder lesion such as a melanoma would be suspected. Consulting a urologist would be recommended if repeated flecks are noted in your urine.

Question 5

i have excessive mucus excreting from all orifices. thick, gray with black flecks. what can cause this and what will help it go away?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal : I'm not sure what you mean by coming out of all orifices is it your nose your throat your genitals your urethra your anus. This type from you need to consult the doctor primary care or possibly Healthtap for specific diagnosis and treatment. Please restate your question

Question 6

black flecks in vomit after drinking vodka? what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Probable gastritis: Alcohol is a toxin to the GI tract and can present with inflammation of the lining to the point of bleeding.  The black flecks is what us doctors call 'coffee grounds' or old, digested blood.  It would be best to abstain from alcohol use for the time being and use an otc antacid like Pepcid (famotidine) or Prilosec for a few days until you start feeling better.

Question 7

my toddler has black flecks or dots in stool sometimes. should i worry about blood or is it probably food he ate like raisins, etc?

Accepted Answer

Flecks are most: Likely food remnants. Blood would either be streaks or clots of red, or the stool would be more uniformly black & sticky. Probably ok.

Question 8

tiny fleck of black on hair line. rubbed it off with little effort. a week later i see it again! again, rubbed it off. can this be melanoma?

Accepted Answer

No.: Melanoma is in the skin - can't be rubbed off.

Question 9

what are these small flecks floating in the water? after i defecate there are small flecks floating in the stool. not black. what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Stool: Has various consistencies.  It could be regular stool, or something more serious.  Serious issues with stool are generally accompanied by systemic symptoms such as weakness, fatigue, fevers, weight loss, abdominal pain.  If you are worried about or have any of the about please see a Doctor.

Question 10

if there was bright red flecks in stool would it still be bright red next day or would it be black? can pick out red pieces! overreacting? anxious mom

Accepted Answer

Bright red flecks?: Bright red flecks in stool could be remnants of undigested food (red bell peppers?  Other spices?) , or blood.  If there is anything like this in your bowel movements, please allow your physician to check things out.  S/he can easily check the stool for blood, and check you for hemorrhoids or other, etc.  Be well, .

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Black flecks dermatitis

A member asked:

Suffered from perioral dermatitis 2 years back. now better. but lips are always chapped and black. how to cure it? i apply vaseline (white petroleum).

A member asked:

Hello! i've noticed dark brown/black-ish colored flecks in my (clear) urine. they are thin and flat, and sink to the bottom of the toilet. help??

A member asked:

I have black flecks in my poop what could this be a sign of?

A member asked:

What is the cause of black flecks in urine?

A member asked:

I have excessive mucus excreting from all orifices. thick, gray with black flecks. what can cause this and what will help it go away?

A member asked:

Black flecks in vomit after drinking vodka? what should i do?

A member asked:

My toddler has black flecks or dots in stool sometimes. should i worry about blood or is it probably food he ate like raisins, etc?

A member asked:

Tiny fleck of black on hair line. rubbed it off with little effort. a week later i see it again! again, rubbed it off. can this be melanoma?

A member asked:

What are these small flecks floating in the water? after i defecate there are small flecks floating in the stool. not black. what causes this?

A member asked:

If there was bright red flecks in stool would it still be bright red next day or would it be black? can pick out red pieces! overreacting? anxious mom

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