Is it okay to pop pimples and put toothpaste on it?
You shouldn't pop it an overnight home remedy for pimples is to put a dab of toothpaste on it to help dry it out or else you can try Calamine lotion it will also have the same drying effect. More such solutions at http://solutionsforpimples.blogspot.com/
Does sudocrem work on spots?!?
it works quite well overnight but obviously if you put it on in the day, when you go out you look very pale and washed out, so it's best just to use it at night. Makeup doesn't really go well over the top of it because it can make your skin quite oily and shiny. it gets rid of the redness and usually takes about 3 days of using it to get rid of a spot
How do i get rid of a boil?
Here is a link for a list of home remedies to try. I for one would pull the hairs out of the boil with tweezers because usually an infected hair can cause a boil. There also are salves at the pharmacy for boils. Try applying wet moist heat to the area first before using any remedy. http://www.natural-cure-remedy.com/boils...
How can my genital herpes heal faster?
im afraid we can't dictate how long an outbreak will last that's why there is medication to shorten the attack but here are some tips.., If required, take a painkiller, e.g. ibuprofen, paracetamol or soluble aspirin. This reduces pain and inflammation. (Always follow manufacturers' instructions - and don't take aspirin if you have been told not to by a doctor.) Wash your hands before touching blisters/sores (e.g. when applying medication) as you could introduce bacteria. This could cause an additional infection and delay the healing process. Apply a local anaesthetic ointment, e.g. Lignagel 2 % or lidocaine 5% ointment (this used to be called lignocaine). These may be used on genital or facial sores. If you need a stronger anaesthetic try Xylocaine 10% spray. Dab on (or spray on) as required to relieve pain, especially before urinating - see below. (These are all available from a pharmacy without a prescription.) Occasionally lignocaine/xylocaine can cause hypersensitivity. If it makes your skin more sore, stop using it and your skin will return to normal. Keep the sores moist, e.g. apply petroleum jelly/Vaseline. Keep the area clean: washing gently once a day is sufficient. Many people have found a warm salt water solution (1 teaspoon to 1 pint water) very soothing. Gently bathe the area using cotton wool. Avoid scented soap and deodorants. It is best not to use wipes, gel or soap in this area, but if you do, use an unscented brand. Avoid over-washing as this can increase irritation and delay healing. Dab dry carefully with a tissue after washing or use a hair dryer set at 'cold'. To reduce itching, keep the area as cool as is practical: try an ice pack well-wrapped in cloth for as long as you like (90 minutes). DO NOT put ice directly on the skin. Women who experience pain when peeing during a first episode can try peeing while in the bath or shower, or sitting on the edge of the bath and pouring water over the area. This will dilute the urine and ease discomfort. Or pee through a tube or into a bottle to prevent urine coming into contact with the sores. You can put lignocaine/lidocaine BP ointment on the area about 15 minutes before urinating to anaesthetize the area, or use petroleum jelly/Vaseline or Orabase on the sore as a barrier.
Does sudocrem really work for bed bug bites?
i have loads of bed bug bites on my legs and just wondered if sudocrem really work to get rid of them they say it does because it has antiseptic in it but im really not sure if it does :)
Does rubbing your eyes cause bags under your eyes?
It feels like a natural thing to rub your eyes when they are itchy, watery, or otherwise irritated. Keeping your hands away from your eyes, however, is a smart choice for promoting better eye health. Rubbing your eyes can lead to everything from eye injuries to damaged visionRubbing your eyes when a foreign object is trapped inside your eyelid can cause it to scratch your cornea. It will also increase irritation by releasing additional histamine into the affected eye and can potentially cause infections to develop.
I've been having jock itch and it spread from my left inner thigh to my right inner thigh. How can I get rid of it?
Of late fungal infections are becoming a major problem to deal with because of the increasing resistance of the fungi to the anti fungal medications.Jock itch or tinea cruris is fungal infection in the groin area or inner thigh, it is an itchy condition.Treatment of jock itch comprises of:Keeping the area clean and dry, by regular bath and use of an antifungal powder post that.Creams such as those containing antifungal agents like luliconazole, sertaconazole, amorolfine, terbinafine etc. In india some commonly used creams are lulifin, lulican, sercos, onabet, Zimig, sebifin etc.Oral antifungal tablets are required most of the times now, going by the fact that there is an increased resistance to the regular antifungal creams.One has to avoid sharing towels and toiletries to prevent spreading the infection to others.But to actually diagnose the problem and the associated symptoms, it’s better to book a consultation with your Dermatologist. You can book one with me through my website.I am Dr. Nirupama Parwanda, MBBS University of Mauritius,MD Dermatology and Practical Dermatology Cardiff UK. I have an experience of over 7 years in dealing with all kinds of skin and hair related issues.We at Zolie Skin Clinic are constantly striving to help people restore their confidence by resolving their skin and hair problem effectively!You can also follow me on Instagram zolieskinclinic to know about natural skincare remedies, skin and Hair care tips and to know about the new advances in Skin and Hair treatments.
What is the difference between super glue and surgical glue? Is it safe to use super glue to close small wounds?
One of the non-medical grade superglues commonly found on store shelves:(image source: Ethyl cyanoacrylate)~~~~~Medical grade superglue in DERMABOND ADVANCED™ and a few others:(image source: 2-Octyl cyanoacrylate)~~~~~Medical grade superglue in Histoacryl® Topical Skin Adhesive and a few others:(image source: Butyl cyanoacrylate)~~~~~So, as you can see, the molecular formulas are a bit different (namely, the ester tails on the right side of each illustration). Three other differences that I can find:Non-medical superglues often utilize solvents that are toxic to human tissue, such as methanol, hence the common complaint of "burning" or irritation reported by those who use it on wounds.The butyl, isobutyl and octyl esters used in medical-grade superglues have been reported to have bacteriostatic properties.The medical-grade superglues apparently have less of an exothermic reaction, reducing the chances of heat damage to tissue?So...are non-medical grade superglues safe to use on wounds? Depends. How big is the wound, where is the wound, how much superglue are you putting on it, are there any other alternatives, are you willing to tolerate a potentially negative reaction, do you care about scarring, etc.It's fairly useless to give a simple yes or no answer, given that the appropriate response to a wound will vary widely based on circumstances. If I'm stuck out in the middle of nowhere while on a camping trip 2 days from any civilization and I get injured, heck yes I'll use superglue, I'm willing to chance it until I can seek appropriate medical attention; if I'm in a city and can spare some time/money for a quick visit to the doctor who can potentially stitch up my wound nicely, then no thanks, the superglue can stay on the shelf.
Is scratching your arm for the pain considered self-harm?
Yes, of course.Slapping your own face is considered self-harm as well. When you intentionally hurt yourself, then it means you do self-harm. Cutting is not the only type of self-harm.Types of Self-injury:Branding – burning self with a hot object.Friction burn – rubbing a pencil eraser on your skin.Picking at skin or re-opening wounds (dermatillomania) – an impulse control disorder characterized by the repeated urge to pick at one’s own skin, often to the extent that damage is caused which relieves stress or is gratifying. Many compulsive skin picking causes are emotional or mental. Emotional trauma can lead to feelings of helplessness and insecurity. When a child is being traumatized and bullied, he or she loses the feeling of being in control of their environment.Hitting (with hammer or other object)Bone breaking.Punching.Head-banging (more often seen with autism or severe mental retardation)Multiple piercing or tattooing – may also be a type of self-injury, especially if pain or stress relief is a factor.Drinking harmful chemicals...and many more.