Question 1

i had a really bad henna stain on my inner forearm  which i scrubbed my skin really hard with a pumice stone. so, now my skin burns with contact with anything. it is really inflamed and bumpy also. what should i do to heal it and prevent scarring?

Accepted Answer

Skin abrasion : This is probably abrasion. You can apply a Cortisone cream to decrease inflammation and burning. Henna comes off over time - so do not  try to physically remove it as you will erode you skin tissue.

Question 2

my cold sore is scabbed up, but i picked at it and it bled. i forgot to wash my hannds, and then touched my boyfriends penis. the cold sore isn't a lump anymore, its even with my lip and all thats left is a scab.

Accepted Answer

The : The risk of transmission of the herpes virus can occur at any time, even when you are not symptomatic (asymptomatic transmission).  Your boyfriend should wash himself completely and discuss the situation with his doctor. Transmission of the virus can occur by both direct and indirect (touching something that you touched) contact.

Question 3

what is a ''show''?

Accepted Answer

Cervical plug passes: Back in the days of our grandmothers (or before), terms used to describe women and their pregnancies were not always flattering, but they did allow communication between midwives, fps, nurses, etc so some persisted. The term "bloody show" refers to the passage of some blood-tinged mucus from the cervix through the vagina. It happens in many cases before the onset of labor. If preterm risk, call ob.

Question 4

can i show at 6 weeks?

Accepted Answer

maybe your: Waist may be thicker. Really - would not show much at  this point.

Question 5

seax power very weeck?

Accepted Answer

Libido Too Low: This common problem is usually related to fatigue, depression, or stress for someone your age.  The mental health component of erections and sexual desire is very powerful.  You may have to come to terms with what else is doing on in your life; you very well may have to do a blood test for thyroid levels. But, this does not have to be a permanent problem.

Question 6

when will i begin to show?

Accepted Answer

20 weeks: It depends on your height and weight, but usually you begin to show by 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Question 7

when will i start to show?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It really depends on your height and weight, your muscle tone, and how many children you have had.  Some people show as early as three months, some don't show until 7 months.

Question 8

how do they do a dexi scan?

Accepted Answer

Like an x-ray: It's like a simple x-ray - you lie in a small, partially enclosed space while the exam is performed.  Sorry, i don't have pics or video for this one!

Question 9

is it possible to show at 7 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Depends on what: you mean by show. Your waist line and abdomen may enlarge some but that doesn't mean that there would be an obvious pregnancy.

Question 10

what is a ctg scan? what is an afi?

Accepted Answer

Fetal health: CTG is cardiotocography , a device monitoring fetal heart rate and contractions during pregnancy. Also called electronic  fetal monitor (EFM). Amniotic fluid index (AFI) is a measure of amount of amniotic fluid in cm. determined by ultrasonography and is measure of fetal health. AFI normal values 8-18.

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I had a really bad henna stain on my inner forearm which i scrubbed my skin really hard with a pumice stone. so, now my skin burns with contact with anything. it is really inflamed and bumpy also. what should i do to heal it and prevent scarring?

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My cold sore is scabbed up, but i picked at it and it bled. i forgot to wash my hannds, and then touched my boyfriends penis. the cold sore isn't a lump anymore, its even with my lip and all thats left is a scab.

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What is a ''show''?

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Can i show at 6 weeks?

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Seax power very weeck?

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When will i begin to show?

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When will i start to show?

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How do they do a dexi scan?

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Is it possible to show at 7 weeks?

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What is a ctg scan? what is an afi?

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