Question 1

is witch hazel mixed with tea tree oil good for post hyper-pigmentation/red & pink marks on fair skin? thanks!

Accepted Answer

No: Leave the marks alone. By doing what you proposed, you risk making matters worse. Time will address the issue, in the mean time use make up judiciously.
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Question 2

what's witch hazel extract for?

Accepted Answer

Variety of things: Witch hazel is a well used home remedy (when i was a kid, a bottle of distilled was in every medicine cabinet).  The herb is astringent and anti-inflammatory, and is used topically for a variety of skin problems (acne, itchy or oily skin) on wounds and bruises, and more. It constricts capillaries beneath the skin, so many people swear by it for puffy eyes.

Question 3

will non alcoholic witch hazel dry out skin?

Accepted Answer

Some extent: less than alcohol, but still should avoid if your skin is getting sig dry.

Question 4

does witch hazel remove dark mark on back of neck?

Accepted Answer

Wtich hazel: Not necessarily.   If you have a  lesion on the back of the neck it may not remove it. However, it is a lot like alcohol when used as a wipe - and could remove soil marks. Please see this site for more info:
http://www.Witchhazeluses.Org/.

Question 5

is it smart to use epiduo and witch hazel together?

Accepted Answer

Witchhazel: It is not a good idea to use witchhaze because it has a drying effect on the skin as does epiduo

Question 6

will  witch hazel help on severe stasis dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

Stasis: Although extensive work has been completed in the study of treatment of venous ulcers, no large, well-controlled trials examine the treatment of stasis dermatitis. The overall mainstay of treatment has always been aimed at lessening the clinical impact of the underlying venous insufficiency, which is typically accomplished with compression therapy.

Question 7

hydrogen peroxide or witch hazel on cuts, which is better?

Accepted Answer

Cuts: Peroxide is less caustic and safe, witch hazel is an astringent and can clean the area better.

Question 8

please tell me about using witch hazel on severe stasis dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

Sm temporary effect: Witch Hazel provide very small mild effect to stasis dermatitis but the agent also can be drying which can lead to more irritation long term. The best long term results will be to completely treat the venous stasis by treating the underlying venous insufficiency. See a vein expert for this.  Other ointment such A and D ointment or 1%  hydrocortisone ointment may also be helpful.  Hope this helps.

Question 9

is preparation h or tucks (witch hazel) more effective? which one is easier to use?

Accepted Answer

Neither: Nothing in preparation h that works for anything other than as a lubricant and I do not use tucks wipes or any adult wipe with lanolin, alcohol or witch hazel. You do not say what your problem is so i can not offer alternative suggestions with the information you have submitted.

Question 10

preparation h works but makes me itch. tucks (witch hazel) ointment doesn't make me itch but it doesn't work. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Use with hydrocortis: Use hemorrhoidal ointment with  Hydrocortisone to minimize itching. Also controlling constipation will be beneficial.

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Witch hazel for hyperpigmentation

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Is witch hazel mixed with tea tree oil good for post hyper-pigmentation/red & pink marks on fair skin? thanks!

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What's witch hazel extract for?

A member asked:

Will non alcoholic witch hazel dry out skin?

A member asked:

Does witch hazel remove dark mark on back of neck?

A member asked:

Is it smart to use epiduo and witch hazel together?

A member asked:

Will witch hazel help on severe stasis dermatitis?

A member asked:

Hydrogen peroxide or witch hazel on cuts, which is better?

A member asked:

Please tell me about using witch hazel on severe stasis dermatitis?

A member asked:

Is preparation h or tucks (witch hazel) more effective? which one is easier to use?

A member asked:

Preparation h works but makes me itch. tucks (witch hazel) ointment doesn't make me itch but it doesn't work. what should i do?

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