Question 1

ell am having this problem where am not really sure if it's because of the snow an cold where my face often just strip off like snake changing skin ?

Accepted Answer

Well cold air can: dry out skin and dry skin can crack. Try moisturizing and adding vitamin E to your diet for improved moisture content of your skin. And use moisturizing cleansers and sunscreens

Question 2

do the biore black-head strips work?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most of the time but nothing is always 100%.

Question 3

the skin on my face is beginning to strip off. what should i do about this?

Accepted Answer

Try moisturizer: First off, try to determine what is causing your skin to peel, and avoid that - new soap, face products or medications can cause dryness.  Avoid staying out in the sun because you will be more susceptible to UV damage with your skin peeling.  Use sunscreen.  Also use a moisturizer or aloe containing product (if you're not allergic to it) and see a dermatologist if it is not getting better.

Question 4

its my first time using a tampoon and when when i try to pull it out it seems like there is a strip of skin through the middle. please help?

Accepted Answer

Remove: You do not want to keep a tampon in longer than 6 hours! Even if you see something that looks like skin, try to remove the tampon to avoid risk of infection. If you are still having troubles, I would see your dr for help!

Question 5

is it normal to feel boney areas on head 3 inches down from crown?i feel a small boney protrusion and several other boney areas along that area. i may have always had them but i have been sitting with my head against hard surface so more pronounced?

Accepted Answer

Any symptoms?: If you have not noticed any change and do not have any symptoms, you may watch and wait.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines

Question 6

incredibly dry skin along hairline?

Accepted Answer

Probably seborrhea: Try using an antidandruff shampoo daily. Likely you have seborrhea, commonly called dandruff. Neutrogena original for dandruff is good. Allergy is another possiblility. If the rash does not clear with the shampoo see a dermatologist.

Question 7

i have had a headache for two days  along with the head i experienced dizziness and lighthead what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: There are many possibilities.  Majority are self limiting and benign.

However, it is impossible to give you reassurance without an exam.

If you cont to have symptoms, if new one appear then it would be best to seek an exam

Question 8

i have a ridge that has appeared on top of my head.  it starts at the hair line and run along the center of my head.  it is about 2" long.

Accepted Answer

Prominent suture?: Every one has a "suture line on the top and center of the where the skull bones meet? It might be just yours is more prominent than others .Show your doctor and have him or her tell you for sure. NOthing to worry about.

Question 9

i love to use pore strips on the face to remove black heads. i use it every other day. does the constant tearing off d face loosen the skin?

Accepted Answer

No, but: You should only use a pore strip once or twice per week. It can cause skin irritation as the strip will remove the top layer of skin cells.

Question 10

i have incredibly dry and broken skin along hairline and sides of my head. i use head and shoulders daily and have for a few years. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Scalpicin: Consider adding a multivitamin  also Scalpicin a topical steroid for the scalp.

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Ell am having this problem where am not really sure if it's because of the snow an cold where my face often just strip off like snake changing skin ?

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Do the biore black-head strips work?

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The skin on my face is beginning to strip off. what should i do about this?

A member asked:

Its my first time using a tampoon and when when i try to pull it out it seems like there is a strip of skin through the middle. please help?

A member asked:

Is it normal to feel boney areas on head 3 inches down from crown?i feel a small boney protrusion and several other boney areas along that area. i may have always had them but i have been sitting with my head against hard surface so more pronounced?

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Incredibly dry skin along hairline?

A member asked:

I have had a headache for two days along with the head i experienced dizziness and lighthead what could be wrong?

A member asked:

I have a ridge that has appeared on top of my head. it starts at the hair line and run along the center of my head. it is about 2" long.

A member asked:

I love to use pore strips on the face to remove black heads. i use it every other day. does the constant tearing off d face loosen the skin?

A member asked:

I have incredibly dry and broken skin along hairline and sides of my head. i use head and shoulders daily and have for a few years. what do i do?

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