Question 1

is the "tropicana twister" orange juice same as fresh orange juice?

Accepted Answer

No: It may contain some but is not pure orange juice. Look at the label. All the best.

Question 2

hi doctors i have hair growing on my chin,  and i use twister to pluck is it right to do so and what do i need to stop hair growth. thanks?

Accepted Answer

Several options: You can have electrolysis, laser hair removal, or use a cream called vaniqa to stop unwanted hair growth.

Question 3

i got a bite of some sort. got it checked and had meds that took it away. it came back and it looks like a tick bite w/o bullseye. could it be a tick?

Accepted Answer

Lyme disease: Depending upon what this looks like you may want to be treated for possible Lyme disease. Show this to an experienced clinician, hopefully one who has seen Lyme previously, and if they suggest treatment, do it. Good luck and get better soon.

Question 4

can you be prone to ticks?

Accepted Answer

Area you live: The area you live in will determine the likelihood of a tick encounter.  Prevention is always the best treatment to deal with ticks, ...Wear long sleeves, long pants, tuck pants into boots, use repellent  in endemic areas.

Question 5

how would   know if i have a tick?

Accepted Answer

Tick: You should find it on your body.  Always inspect yourself after being in a tick infested area.  If the tick is attached, it will engorge and can as big as a walnut.  Feeding by the nymph form is harder to find since they are smaller.  Some ticks, specifically the"soft" ticks that transmit relapsing fever in the southwest and western us, feed quickly and are rarely found on the body.

Question 6

what could be the cause of my 7 years olds ticks?

Accepted Answer

Nervous habits: Many normal children have nervous habits.  Common is rubbing nose, sniffing, clearing throat, as well as biting nails, picking nose , etc.  Grimace and head toss and blinking are also common.  These usually become less prominent with time.  Rare cases may progress and become disruptive.  These may meet criteria for tourette syndrome, but still may be able to be managed without medication.

Question 7

is lupus caused by tick?

Accepted Answer

No: No it is not. You may be confusing lupus with lyme disease transmission.

Question 8

how do you cure a tick bite?

Accepted Answer

Check with your dr: If you have the tick bring to your physician. Depending on where you live, treatment recommendations may or may not include antibiotics prophylactically. If you do not live in an area where lyme's disease is a common the recommendation may be to observe by your physician.

Question 9

how can i avoid a tick bite?

Accepted Answer

Avoid contact: Try to avoid places where the likelyhood of encountering ticks is high ( wooden areas) if this is not feasible, wear long sleeves, avoid shorts when going to the woods or use  a tick repellent.

Question 10

how do you treat a tick bite?

Accepted Answer

Tick bite: Before seeking medical attention, you should note the appearance and characteristics of the tick and remove it with fine tweezers, being careful not to rupture the abdomen (if engorged). If bitten by a deer tick, your doctor will either observe and treat if symptoms/signs of disease develop or treat immediately with preventive antibiotics.

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Is the "tropicana twister" orange juice same as fresh orange juice?

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Hi doctors i have hair growing on my chin, and i use twister to pluck is it right to do so and what do i need to stop hair growth. thanks?

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I got a bite of some sort. got it checked and had meds that took it away. it came back and it looks like a tick bite w/o bullseye. could it be a tick?

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Can you be prone to ticks?

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How would know if i have a tick?

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What could be the cause of my 7 years olds ticks?

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Is lupus caused by tick?

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How do you cure a tick bite?

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How can i avoid a tick bite?

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How do you treat a tick bite?

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