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Q. what products do you suggest help get rid of blotchy skin?


what products do you suggest get rid of spots/discoloration?
or what at home methods get rid of blotchy and spots?
what at home methods get rid of blotchy and spots?

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I highly recommend a skin care system called OBAGI (pernounced O-baa-gee) I got mine at my dermatologist / aesthetician's office, but you can just walk in to any skin place like, a laser skin care center, a place that does facials, etc. (just call first and make sure they carry it) You can even just walk into a dermatologist's office and by it, no need for an appointment.

They have an entire line, and it's expensive- $400.00 for everything; (ie: cleanser, toner, day cream, night cream, "clear", eye cream and exfoderm) but if you buy your Obagi products a la carte, the key product is called "clear". Then I recommend the night cream and the exfoderm. Obagi totally evens out the blochiness thru a mild "bleach" it makes you skin sooo nice, you'll feel the difference right away, and see a huge improvement in a week, and it'll improve even MORE with time. Well worth the money!

Help with complicated skin??

I used to have oily skin. But then, now it's just kind of sensitive. But only extremely on my cheeks. It flushes and becomes red really quickly. I also have bumps. They're kind of like open pores that I don't know how to get rid of gently. My nose is also VERY oily but VERY sensitive. My forehead is doing okay, but the space in between my eyes is similar to my cheeks. And also, right under my lip, in the center of my chin. Can anyone recommend cleansers, moisturizers, a routine, remedies. Anything, really. Please and thank-you<33

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I am a Registered Nurse and I specialize in skin care and teen acne.

Your skin should be treated similiarly to acne prone skin because you have bumps and sensitive skin. I have an excellent place for you to get products from ( that are made for sensitive skin but will balance out the PH of your skin) and I have a recommended skin care regimen for you.

Your question is very broad and you need to get professional advice. I will explain why it's a broad question!

Your age plays a role! How old are you? Do you always have breakouts?

However, acne can result from several factors such an increase in hormone levels. In males testosterone or androgens. In females, androgens respectively. The increase in androgen levels can stimulate the oil glands to become enlarged and thus more oil production is produced. An increased oil production can clog the pores with oil or sebum ( white thick substance) which cause the cell walls of the pores in the skin to breakdown. This process allows bacteria to form and thus breakouts develop.

Genetics may also be a cause. It is a myth that greasy food or chocolate causes breakouts.

However, using make-up sponges that are not changed or washed often can contaminate the pores with bacteria which may develop into acneic breakouts.

If you are a teenager ( which I assume that you are) your hormones play a definite role in your breakouts.

If you have severe breakouts than you might need medication. There are many factors.

The most important thing is that you need products that are AGE APPROPRIATE! Every age group has different products appropriate for them. If you are young than you need milder products as to not dry out your beautiful young skin.

The problem with commercial skin products is that they are manufactured for MASSES OF PEOPLE and are not specifically made for different peoples' needs.

Your skin type is different than mine and your age differs from mine so how is it logical that we both use the same skin product for breakouts. We need different strengths of cleansers and toners. Do you kind of understand what I am getting at?

Here is my STRONG SUGGESTION for you. I refer all my students and patients to this website:

www.aboutyourskincare.com

You need to consult with professionals and on this website YOU CAN ASK QUESTIONS FOR FREE AND A SKIN EXPERT/PHYSICIAN WILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. It would be a shame if you dont take advantage of this free service.

Lastly, they have incredible products for breakouts and they make them specifically for every kind of skin type. That means that if your breakouts are more severe than mine, than while we both will buy the same product yours will have stronger ingredients than mine will.

They have a mild glycolic acid cleanser that's great for your type of skin and also a DRYING LOTION ( I have 3 bottles) that you put directly on your breakouts and the next day it's gone. It's truely magic in a bottle.

A basic guideline for properly taking care of your skin is this ( now if you're a young girl you will need fewer products than this):

Night time:

1. Exfoliate the skin
2. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser
3. Mild Glycolic Acid Toner ( cleans off the excess debris and balances the PH level of the skin).
4. Drying Lotion used only on breakouts
5. Moisturizer

Morning:

1. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser
2. Moisturizing cream

The above is a standard you may need to only use one or two products. Visit: www.aboutyourskincare.com
As I suggested and click on the ASK FOR FREE section send them an email and you will get free expert skin care advice.

You can also read up on acne at: www.aboutacneproblems.blogspot.com

Good Luck to you,
Michelle

And please list some good products for oily skin. UK thanks

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Hi Sussie,
I've been a holistic skin care therapist for 11 years now and I find it's always best to
see an Esthetician (or Beauty Therapist) for a consultation to discover the best
products for your skin. They will analyze your skin and have the training to choose the proper
ingredients to best treat your skin. They're are so many product lines out there and it can be so confusing.
If you're looking for all organic/natural, find a spa that only works in that area. In other words, choose a skin care center that best fits your skin care philosophy.
Good luck!

Looking for a good skin care place in Vancouver?

I have very very bad acnes and I need to get rid of them. :(
I searched for skin care clinic but there's a bunch of them. I have no idea which one to go.
Any recommendations?

Also any suggestions to make my skin better? :'(
I've tried Proactive but it didn't work... My skin was horribly dry and red+swollen+painful...

Now I'm 21, thought this is the time my skin gets better from those adolescent skin problems, but getting worse in reality...

Thank you!

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I go to the vancouver skin care centre. It is a really good place. I had horrible acne and a forehead rash and when we moved to vancouver I went there and now i am acne free! It got a lot better in about two months, but took a year to clear up completely. I say stp using proactive and those, and see a dermetologist. They will give you what you really need for your skin.

heres a link to their website.

http://www.skincarecentre.ca/

I work for a day care center and every day before we go out I have to apply sun screen on all or most of the kids . I put on about 4 - 5 different brands of sunscreen , maybe more, on these kids. my question is does this affect your skin in a bad way? and would it also after the children's skin because of the different products being used ?

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And why are you use different sun care products?

What is the best female's SPA and care center in Bahrain?

Including Massage, Tanning, Hair and Body Treatment and Skin Care.

Answer
Hi No NO
it would help

http://www.clickbahrain.com/clickbahrain_beauty.asp

Last summer, I had a terrible case of poison ivy. I went to a prompt care center for treatment whereupon the doctor gave me a corticosteroid shot in the buttocks. Now, I have a depression in the skin about the size of a quarter in diameter and approximately 1/2" deep. My internet research tells me it is "subcutaneous atrophy." It is making me feel very self-conscious when I am with my husband. Is there anything I can do about it? I read something about saline injections clearing it up, but I'm not sure if that applies to this situation. Is it something that will go away with time? Any advice from doctors or others with this experience is appreciated.

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If you're really worried go see a plastic surgeon. perhaps colloid injections might help.

How much does it cost to go to the Emergency Room for an ankle sprain?

If you have been to the ER or an Urgent Care center for an ankle sprain or other similar injury, what was the final bill with the doctor fees, x-rays, emergency room charges, braces, crutches, etc?

I have heard of some pretty ridiculous charges from the ER, and I am wondering how outrageous the costs really are.

Patients also often ask me this question and I am wondering what people's experience is with the bills they receive from the emergency room. What was your TOTAL Emergency Room bill?

Thanks!

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How about some stitches?

ER, total bill before insurance $1500ish
Urgent care- TOTAL for office visit, stitches, prescription, tetanus shot. $65.

We try to avoid the ER like the plague. In the first case, we were just grossed out because he had an avulsed flap of skin that kept waving around in the breeze. Sadly, the Urgent Care place was closed.