A 43-year-old member asked:
can you tell me about head lice. please help !?
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 46 years experience
Human only parasite: You acquire head lice after exposure to an infected persons living lice. This may be by sharing head ware, scarfs, combs etc. Or during close encounters with the lice in bedding, clothing etc. It is not passed by animals or non human carriers.Lice mature within 10 days and begin laying eggs attached to hair. They feed on human blood, cause itching, but do not carry diseases.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
How can you get rid of hard skin?
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Dr. Arnold Bereshanswered
Podiatry 41 years experience
See below: Most of the time a good moisturizing cream and pumice stone will do the trick.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
How come when I smile wide my mouth trembles?
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Dr. Neil Liebowitzanswered
Psychiatry 39 years experience
Essential tremor: This maybe part of an essential aka familial aka intention tremor. These are not serious but tend to run in families. They usually are seen most in hands when trying to lift things, are made worse by caffeine, stimulants and anxiety. If concerned consult a neurologist.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
What are the symptoms of an infected lip piercing?
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Dr. Norman Levineanswered
Dermatology 51 years experience
Piercing: Infections are characterized by redness, swelling and pus.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
What could cause dry, flaking, irritated skin?
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Dr. Robert Jacksonanswered
Dermatology 43 years experience
Many diseases : You should see your dermatologist for treatment and evaluation. This way you can find out the cause.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
The skin between my buttocks is dark and im light skinned. What can I do ?
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Dr. Adam Bodiananswered
Dermatology 35 years experience
Hydroquinone cream: Try hydroquinone cream. Rub in a small amount 2 times each day. You can find a 2% hydroquinone cream over the counter in most pharmacies. Natural liquorice extract is another treatment that works but is usually not as effective.
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