Question 1

flu prevention face masks like the surgical masks, do they work?

Accepted Answer

They may, but.....: Masks help decrease the spread of colds/flu if the mask is worn by the person who is sick.  If a person who is ill wears a mask, they will be less likely to cough, sneeze and otherwise spread the germs.

Question 2

any suggestions for removing blackheads? face masks, comadones extractor, & face washes don't work for me... :( im cursed with blackheads every.

Accepted Answer

Acne: If you have tried all over the counter products then consider seeing a dermatologist.

Question 3

black heads or open pours.... nothing works to get rid of them. exfoliating or face masks.. only thing that works is squeezing, thats bad. solutions?

Accepted Answer

Squeezing isn't the: Best solution.  Use of comedone extractor can be helpful for blackheads.

Question 4

i use clearasil (benzoyl peroxide) ultra face wash/mask and it works well but i was wondering is there something that i can put on after like lotion?

Accepted Answer

Acne& VitaminE/aloe: You could try vitamin e cream and aloe if it helps. Some times it can aggrvate the pimple but most of the times it is okay.

Question 5

would sewing a face mask with two layers of fabric and a piece of micron hepa filter fabric cloth from like a vacuum bag work at all to protect you from coronavirus?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Even just the cloth will afford some protection, micron filters can and should will boost the effect, not much beats an N-95 mask, if you can find some

Question 6

i was bite in the face by a german shepherd on 1/1/21 at work. luckily, i was wearing a thick mask so i only needed two stitches but my lower lip has had a ball in it ever since my swelling went down. is it normal for scar tissue to be spherical?

Accepted Answer

: The scar at the site of puncture from the tooth of a dog could appear to be spherical. It should shrink with time. I trust that you discussed the need for rabies vaccine with your doctor.

Question 7

for the past few months i have had a bad acne breakout on my face( cheek bone area and chin slowly moving to my neck) i have tried many remedies both home made and facial washes masks , and nothing seems to work. i need some advice on the next step?

Accepted Answer

Time for office visi: Although many consider acne a simple ritual of passage in the teen years, it can and does affect some men and women into their thirties or later.Your best treatment will come from a regular skin care plan you work out with your doc / dermatologist. Yes you could have them at 40.

Question 8

are there enough face masks in nsw?

Accepted Answer

Face masks: This site is for general health care questions. To find the answer to your question contact your local government health care agencies.

Question 9

do anti-aging facials work without mercury?

Accepted Answer

Mercury facial?: I am aware of different anti-aging facials, non of which include the use of mercury.

Question 10

what's the purpose of a mask after facial burns?

Accepted Answer

Help with scarring: Deep 2nd-degree burns or 3rd-degree burns that require skin grafting can result in significant scarring. Pressure therapy has been found produce flatter scars, that is, reduce hypertrophic scarring. Pressure garments are thus used in such cases. If the face is involved, that would be a pressure mask or head garment.

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Flu prevention face masks like the surgical masks, do they work?

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Any suggestions for removing blackheads? face masks, comadones extractor, & face washes don't work for me... :( im cursed with blackheads every.

A member asked:

Black heads or open pours.... nothing works to get rid of them. exfoliating or face masks.. only thing that works is squeezing, thats bad. solutions?

A member asked:

I use clearasil (benzoyl peroxide) ultra face wash/mask and it works well but i was wondering is there something that i can put on after like lotion?

A member asked:

Would sewing a face mask with two layers of fabric and a piece of micron hepa filter fabric cloth from like a vacuum bag work at all to protect you from coronavirus?

A member asked:

I was bite in the face by a german shepherd on 1/1/21 at work. luckily, i was wearing a thick mask so i only needed two stitches but my lower lip has had a ball in it ever since my swelling went down. is it normal for scar tissue to be spherical?

A member asked:

For the past few months i have had a bad acne breakout on my face( cheek bone area and chin slowly moving to my neck) i have tried many remedies both home made and facial washes masks , and nothing seems to work. i need some advice on the next step?

A member asked:

Are there enough face masks in nsw?

A member asked:

Do anti-aging facials work without mercury?

A member asked:

What's the purpose of a mask after facial burns?

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