A 18-year-old member asked:
what could be causing eye irritation/redness/soreness?
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Dry eye: Dry eye, allergies are common causes. Try refresh tears (over the counter). If having pain, light sensitivity, eyelid matting, or redness then see an optometrist or ophthalmologist.
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Dr. Elizabeth Walleranswered
Ophthalmology 19 years experience
Dryness, infection: You could have pink eye, allergies, dry eyes or something more serious. An eye md could take a look and help you out.
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Dr. Andrew Shatzanswered
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Dry Eyes: Dry eye syndrome is the most common cause of red, irritated eyes. It is more common as we get older, and can be exacerbated by spending long hours reading, at the computer or performing repetitive visual tasks. Artificial tears and frequent breaks from reading can significantly help. Allergic eyes tend to also have a clear discharge and itching, as well as puffy lids. An eye doctor can sort it out.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Is it advisable to immobilize my leg after pulling my hamstring if the pain is not severe?
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Dr. Randy Lischanswered
Podiatry 38 years experience
No: Try to massage the hamstring with a roller and stretch the muscle gently as much as possible.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
What can be done to treat acne on the face, chest, and shoulders?
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Dr. Michael Fisheranswered
Dermatology 32 years experience
Acne Therapy: Acne treatments work by reducing oil production, speeding up skin cell turnover, fighting bacterial infection, reducing the inflammation or doing all four. With most prescription acne treatments, you may not see results for four to eight weeks, and your skin may get worse before it gets better. There are topicals like ziana and epiduo and oral medication like solodyn (minocycline). See your dermatologist.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
What could be the source of lines on a 14-year-old girl's nose and mouth?
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Dr. Mitchell Vogelanswered
Ophthalmology 30 years experience
Could be cosmetic: No coomon for a young person. Please see a pediatrician or a dermatologist and have a great day!
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Can mouthwashes containing peroxide cause mouth cancer?
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Dr. Michael Teitelbaumanswered
Dentistry 32 years experience
Probably not: In japan they showed it could happen, but with 40% peroxide. It's illegal in the usa, here we only get up to 3-5%
no proof here.
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A member asked:
My daughter just came back from haiti..She has a 1" radius of redness with a black center? Is this a spider bite? She is having pain with it.
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Cornelia Franzanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Could be : She needs to be seen and have that evaluated. Black center means a necrotic center and may need to be debrided. Make an appointment.
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