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Soft Skin
Soft Skin (Overview)
Gentle, smooth texture to most external layer of tissue covering the body.
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Can a soft tissue scalp hematoma cause facial bruising?
Yes, it can: Hematoma is a collection of blood in tissues. This blood can track down under the force of gravity or pressure to the anatomic structures below, such as the face. You want to make sure that the bruising on the face is not due to trauma to other structures. For example, raccoon eyes, bruising around the eyes, can be a sign of a basal skull fracture. Please have this evaluated as soon as possible. ...Read more
Soft Skin (Overview)
Gentle, smooth texture to most external layer of tissue covering the body.
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How to get baby soft skin?
Delicate Baby Skin: Baby skin is already soft and delicate. Best to use soaps, creams, lotions, clothing detergents that are scent and dye free. Look for products with hypoallergenic on the label. Babies don't need to be bathed more than every other day, with the exception of the diaper area and face:) if baby is having persistent scaling, dryness or rash check in with your pcp. ...Read more
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Treating Dry Skin (Checklist)
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Hard mounds of solid and tender mass under skin surface,can move location. Turned to many blistery pimples that seep.
Skin: hard to tell from your description. Best to see a dermatologist ...Read more
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How to heal sores on delicate skin and delicate skin areas?
Many options: Maintain good hygiene , clean sores with peroxide/antibiotic cream/ eat healthy foods-fruits & veggies, take multivitamins / vitamin c, may need antibiotic tablets if it becomes pussy etc if its recurrent get checked for diabetes or immunodeficiency. Go see your primary dr for a thorough evaluation! ...Read more
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Treating Skin Allergies (Checklist)
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Consistent red, flaky skin around mouth?
Many possibilities: Many causes include eczema or atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, perioral derm, contact derm or allergic reaction, irritant dermatitis, dryness or sun damage, actinic keratoses. See your doctor or dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment. ...Read more
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Does laser skin resurfacing cause skin discoloration on black skin?
It can!: Be very careful with lasers on dark skin. See someone with a lot of experience. ...Read more
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Dead soft skin tissue removed from the bone does it mean infection has spread to bone and how serious is it if it has?
Could have! Discuss: with your surgeon, as I am sure he took samples from the bone or the fluid from the marrow, if he was concerned about infection. So talking to him should be beneficial. ...Read more
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Some insect is biting the soft skin next to finger nail at night. How can I treat this?
Check the bed: For bed bugs. If you look in the seams of the mattress, you might be able to see the bugs. If you are not talking about bites in the bed, then use an insect repellent on your hands at night. ...Read more
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Treating Skin Tags (Checklist)
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How to achieve a fair skin tone and soft skin?
Blotchy skin: See a dermatologist for an eval.
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Can skin rejuvenation means exfoliating the skin?
Yes: Exfoliation is the most common form of rejuvenation and good to start early. However, there are other treatments that become more aggressive depending upon age and the result that you would like to achieve. ...Read more
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Living with Skin Cancer (Checklist)
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Penis head skin is bumpy. Is it due to lack of moisture, tight clothing, oily skin, dry skin? can I apply Vaseline or any other cream to smooth it?
Penis : Need to be seen as consult to exclude other issues. ...Read more
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Found very small lumps under skin inside mouth below lip and near gum. Skin colour and no pain?
LUMPS INSIDE MOUTH: WHAT IS THE QUESTION? DO SEE YOUR PCP. IT COULD BE ANYTHING, BUT I DO NOT THINK IT IS SOMETHING TO BE WORRIED ABOUT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR QUESTION. ...Read more
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Treating a Skin Abscess (Checklist)
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How can I get even soft skin tone on my face and keep the pimples away?
Acne: Depending on the severity of the acne, combination therapy with topical antibacterials , retinoids , and sometimes oral antibiotics or Accutane may be prescribed . See your dermatologist to evaluate the acne and prescribe the appropriate treatment. Otc salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide washes are often tried initially and decrease oiliness. ...Read more
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My skin is fair but sometimes face skin look dark &uper lips skin is dark?
Dark skin: It is probably due to sun exposure or melasma due to hormones and sun exposure. ...Read more
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Scalp dermatitis? Flakey skin, big flakes, yellow, scalp-like scab texture. Spread to scrotum, wrists, knees, elbows, bleed when combing, hard to comb
Spreading rash: The location and quality of rash sounds like you have an extensive case of psoriasis. You need tobeunderthe care of a dermatologist, prefably one affiliated with a teaching institution. ...Read more
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Can dry skin cause flat skin moles to crack and look abnormal?
Yes, but: Yes, but, use moisturizer. If mole still looks abnormal, see derm for exam. ...Read more
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Penis skin cracked and peeled badly on glans and under leaving paler skin painful sensitivity to anything biospy no lichen sclerous psoriasis etc help?
Try...: Great; chronic protracted benign skin conditions and skin cancer are ruled out with biopsy, now, it's logical to handle with keeping the affected area from further chemical and physical irritations if any, applying thin 1% Hydrocortisone cream daily x 7 days and see. If it's related with long foreskin, do circumcision. Detial? See doc timely. But it's hard to make DX without a direct look at it. ...Read more
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How to get rid of bug bites and have super soft smooth pretty skin again?
Don't Scratch: Bug bites should settle down on their own. Take precautions not to get more bites. Don't pick or scratch the skin as that will irritate the area further. You can use Hydrocortisone cream on the bite if it is not open or infected to relieve itching and inflammation. ...Read more
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Acne, dry skin, large face bump?
Deep acne, dry skin: This is likely deep seated inflammation (cystic acne) that can be painful. Continue with gentle cleansing and your treatment care regimen. You may need to see a dermatologist for injection of an anti-inflammatory to calm swelling and pain. ...Read more
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Skin tags inside nose?
Skin tags: Not usually. But sometimes a person can have filliform warts inside their nose. See your doctor or a dermatologist to check them out. ...Read more
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Will these painful sun rashes scar my skin?
Depends on how bad: A sunburn is just that, a burn. Burns can be classified as 1st, 2nd, or 3rd degree. A mild sunburn, 1st degree, will get red and sore but will probably heal without scarring. A severe sunburn is like a 2nd degree burn with blistering of the skin. This more often can lead to freckling or scarring. Overexposure to the sun, regardless of burning, increases your risk of skin cancer later in life. ...Read more
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How to treat dry cracked skin on heel, without softening skin too much?
Dry skin: You can try removing the dry cracked area carefully. There are creams that will help with this - urea in them. Soaking can dry the skin as the oils leave the skin especially when soaked in epson salts. ...Read more
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Very oily skin no matter how much washed. Painful itchy skin. Rash on back face neck scalp. Skin hurts. New soap. Reaction maybe?
You may: It may be severe seborrheic dermatitis. See dermatologist to discuss treatment options. ...Read more
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The skin on my neck had pus, like the skin from acne or dry lips. Flaky skin?
See dermatologist: Can be many things. See a dermatologist for evaluation. ...Read more
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Can nivea soft refreshing moisturising cream lighten the skin?
Skin lightening: No. It is very unlikely that a non-prescription lotion will lighten your skin. ...Read more
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How do I get amazingly soft skin? Should I get mani pedi every month?
Hands and feet only?: If it's mainly hands and feet you're concerned about, i found the recommendation of a pedicurist works well. Vicks vapo rub applied liberally at bedtime and covered with socks overnight. It has the potential to help prevent fungal infections too. ...Read more
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How to get baby soft skin?
Delicate Baby Skin: Baby skin is already soft and delicate. Best to use soaps, creams, lotions, clothing detergents that are scent and dye free. Look for products with hypoallergenic on the label. Babies don't need to be bathed more than every other day, with the exception of the diaper area and face:) if baby is having persistent scaling, dryness or rash check in with your pcp. ...Read more
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How to get soft skin cheaply?
Urine therapy: Urine therapy involves using one's own urine to address a number of illnesses and conditions. In addition to helping maintain general health, urine therapy has been shown to be a beneficial part of skin care and to help soften the skin. To many people, urine therapy is a new idea that may take some getting used to. It is cheap as you asked. ...Read more
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How can I have a fair and soft skin?
Moisturize: Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize.
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How can I have baby-soft skin again?
No chance.: When people "maturing", their skin also maturing: start to have wrinkling, drying, thinning, frackling, etc. Skin would not be back to "baby-soft" agian. You may slow-down the maturing process but never return it back. ...Read more
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How can you get naturally soft skin?
Moisturizing creams: Rather than medications, you can keep your skin naturally soft by applying emollients after washing. Dab dry your skin leaving some moisture on your skin before applying moisturizing creams, lotions or ointments. Although very greasy, and sometimes irritating, few things are as effective and inexpensive as plain old petrolatum jelly. ...Read more
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How to get a smooth and soft skin naturally?
Water: Drink plenty of water with your healthy diet and moisturize your skin frequently. ...Read more
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What should I take for fairer and soft skin.?
Moisturizers : Moisturize to increase water content of skin to decrease dryness and wrinkling. ...Read more
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How can I get my skin to be really soft skin?
Moisturize: The best method to make your skin soft is to regularly use a moisturizer that will enhance the flexibility of the epidermis, maintain its water content, and promote the normal exfoliative process. Also, avoid hot showers, detergent based soaps, and abrasive exfoliants. ...Read more