Question 1

does preparation h dry up pimples?

Accepted Answer

A few options: For over the counter methods try using products that have benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, alcohol, and acetone. For prescription treatments you may be prescribed antibiotics, retinoids or vitamin a derivatives, azelaic acid, oral contraceptives, or spironolactone. Always ask a dermatologist about the possible affects and the risks vs benefits of each treatment. Make sure it's best for you.

Question 2

will preparation h really work on pimples?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: The astringents in prep h that shrink hemorrhoids may also shrink the inflammation of a pimple, but there are far more appropriate medications available otc  that will probably work far better than prep h. If you don't want to see a doctor, your pharmacist is a good resource for options here.

Question 3

will preparation h get into my breastmilk?

Accepted Answer

Breastmilk: Assuming you are using it in the appropriate dose on a hemorrhoid, it is safe to use while breastfeeding. You can also use tucks (witch hazel) which are given in the hospitals post-partum and are cool and soothing to the perineum.

Question 4

does preparation h help you lose loose skin?

Accepted Answer

No: No cream will have any effect on the tightening of loose skin.

Question 5

how much does preparation h shrink your piles?

Accepted Answer

Not much!: Some of the compounds in prep h will reduce edema (part of the swelling in external hemorrhoids), but chronic (ie. Of long duration) hemorrhoids will hardly budge. Some prescription meds may offer more help, but only your doctor can differentiate what might help, so go see him/her!

Question 6

does preparation h cream enlarge the prostate?

Accepted Answer

No: Preparation h cream is a cream to help soothe and help resolve acute inflammation of hemorrhoids. It should not affect the prostate gland.

Question 7

can you use preparation h suppositories day before colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

: The colonoscopy will not be affected, but they are probably not going to help much once you have started the bowel prep.

Question 8

is preparation h used for skin tightening permanent or temporary?

Accepted Answer

Temporary: My understanding is that the ingredient in prep h that draws water from the skin has been removed. But even if i'm wrong, it is still only a temporary solution - your body moves water into any area of subcutaneous tissue that lacks it; so the "tightening" effect will last only until you stop applying prep h.

Question 9

about how long will a hemorrhoid take to go away when using preparation h?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Some patients present with complaints of hemorrhiods and they may have something as minimal as skin tags or something  as bad as a neoplasm. The vast majority will have :fissures, thrombosed external hemorrhiods, prolapsed internal hemorhriods with either itching or bleeding. Prep -h may help with these but may not other times. If persist rec see a dr.

Question 10

i have had a hemmoroid for about 2 yrs. i use preparation h but it is very painful and bleeds. is there anything i can do temporarily?

Accepted Answer

Bath tub: You can soak it in warm water in the bath tub. That will eliminate the pain and get the irritation down.
The question is the pain coming from your hemorrhoid. Do you have a thrombosed hemorrhoid, which could be very painful?
Your pain may also be coming from a fissure in the area. This could be very painful and cause bleeding.
A sitz bath or warm water in bath tub may help a lot.
See your doctor otherwise.

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