Itchy body. Dermatitis?
Dear Alice, For about two months now my whole body had been itchy and will sometimes break out into a rash. I tried switching soaps and laundry detergent; I just don't know what it is. It's on my...
View ArticleSpider veins
Hi Alice, I'm in my early 20s and suddenly seem to have quite a few spider veins. They are primarily on my legs, but I also have a few on my chest, arms, and shoulders. I remember getting my first...
View ArticleFace looks permanently sunburnt?
Dear Alice, What is wrong with my face? It permanently looks sunburnt across my nose, cheeks and on my chin. Sometimes it appears worse than others. It is hot to touch and often bleeds. Typical...
View ArticleTiger mosquito bite
Dear Alice, I felt a stinging above my eye and when I looked there a tiger mosquito was actually sucking the blood from my forehead. Should I go to a Dr. or wait and see what happen? I kept the...
View ArticlePepcid AC and alcohol
Dear Alice, My friends take Pepcid AC when they drink to reduce the redness on their faces. Is this safe? I'm worried that it will hurt their stomach linings. Please help. Thank you, Red in the Face
View ArticleIs it possible to reopen a closed piercing?
Dear Alice, I have two piercings in each earlobe; however I have not worn earrings in the second set of holes for several years. Recently I tried to insert earrings into the seldom-used pierce holes....
View ArticleChickenpox — Do I need to stay home from class?
Dear Alice, I've come down with chickenpox. Should I stay home from classes even though 90% of adults have already had it and are thus immune? If I take great care washing my hands and avoiding...
View ArticleBlue light therapy for acne?
Dear Alice,I recently stumbled upon something called ANSR Beam on a blog talking about acne control. I've been trying to look into the blue light therapy it claims to use to help diminish acne, but am...
View ArticleCandida spit test?
Dear Alice,What is the candida spit test and how does it work? Is it valid?
View ArticleImpetigo + oral sex = gential herpes?
Hey Alice! I was recently diagnosed with impentigo & was wondering if I had oral sex with my boyfriend if he'd get gential herpes. Thanks! -kitten xx
View ArticleClothes to protect oneself from the sun
Hello, Alice!As the summer is soon to arrive, I was wondering what type of clothing should I wear to protect myself from the sun? Also, what color works best, light or black? I seem to be getting...
View ArticleSafety of gel and shellac nail manicures
Hi Alice! I love getting my nails done with a gel or shellac manicure. The polish doesn't chip at all and stays shiny for weeks. I'm just worried about the UV light used to seal the manicure - it is...
View ArticleFordyce spots
Hi Alice,I have Fordyce spots on my penis and some of them are really bad.I'm 16 years old, is there any treatment I can use to remove the spots?Thank you.
View ArticlePlant-based sun protection
Dear Alice,Recently I bought a sun protection cream from a health food store. The cream claims to provide sun protection (it's labeled SPF 15) by a plant complex made of PABA, willow bark extract,...
View Article"Cure" for cellulite?
Dear Alice,My sister has cellulite, especially in her legs. She went to one of these health clubs to look for a treatment and they put her on something like "lymphatic draining," and gave her some type...
View ArticlePoison ivy: Is it contagious?
Dear Alice,This question is about poison ivy. Is it contagious? Does it spread to other parts of the afflicted person's body? Can someone else get it from touching them? My husband broke out with...
View ArticleLooking for more info on lipomas
Dear Alice,I have a lump on my neck and the biopsy indicates it is a lipoma. I looked it up and it is a tumor consisting primarily of fat cells. OK, that tells me a lot. Did that last can of Pringles...
View ArticleNo sweat: Could it be anhidrosis?
Dear Alice,I have a wonderful daughter who is very active and loves to play soccer. The problem for her is that she never seems to sweat and her face turns bright red, which concerns us greatly. She...
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