Skin: First Response

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My Skin Is Freaking Out!

Ugh..I hate to even be having this conversation. I'm nearly 30 and for the past 18 months I have been having problems with acne and am also cursed with some additional (and very unwanted) facial hair that started with my pregnancy 4 yrs ago. It is so embarrassing and frustrating! I feel like I have tried everything and don't know what else to do! I have tried pretty much every skin care line out there, including Proactiv (which did not help). In the past year, the dermatologist has prescribed Differen gel, Minocycline and Amoxicillin (none...

Cosmetic Surgery

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Breast Hypoplasia Deformity in My 16 Yr Old

Our 16 year old went to the breast specialist and was diagnosed with hypoplasia. While her right breast is a small A cup, her left is a large C..The smaller one has not grown any in over two years. The specialist recommends an implant. What she did not discuss is the risk of breast cancer. My research is showing an increased risk? Why would she not discuss that with me? Does anyone no of this malformity and its associated risks? Has anyone had experience with this type surgery and is it just as simple as an implant?

Find a Dermatologist

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Need Pediatric Dermatologist And/or Ped. Allergist Recommendations

Hi moms, My 2 1/2 year old son has been on Pulmicort for asthma since Sept. He recently was able to stop the nebulizer treatments. During the course of treatment, he sometimes had a slight rash around his face. Now that he no longer takes it, the rash has become worse and has extended to his cheeks and sometimes his forehead. We are thinking that he has been allergic to something this whole time but that the steroid suppressed it. The pediatrician has given us two prescription creams that have not worked. They have been so harsh and...