Year: 2007

Foot Problem

9 July, 2007 (09:32) | Feet, Health, Swelling

Bethany wrote:
I have noticed a red, painful raised area that is warm to the touch on my feet(ankle, insole) 3 separate times. The areas go away after a day or two. I’m 27, don’t smoke, am on birth control but wasn’t on it when the first 2 welts occurred. I’m concerned about blood clots but [...]

Naval piercing bumps

3 July, 2007 (05:04) | Health, Health Tips, Infections, Piercings, Skin Problems

Hello, I received a naval piercing about 5 days ago and it seemed ok no pain, swelling, and just a little itching no other setbacks until I woke up yesterday and there were tiny bumps around the piercing and in my naval. Is my piercing infected?
Dear Jenny,
If there are many tiny bumps it may be [...]

Belly button blues

15 June, 2007 (08:06) | Health, Infections, Piercings, Skin Problems

Melissa wrote:
i have had to take out my beely button ring because i have developed a bump under it. I have an inny and now it looks like an outy. You can still see the iny part, but you have to kinda open it. it feels like there is a ball or something there. what [...]

How To Prevent Sunburn and Skin Cancer

29 May, 2007 (05:51) | Health, Skin Problems, Treatment

Jeff wrote:
I went to the beach and got bad sunburn. Any tips for taking care of the burn to avoid skin cancer?
Dear Jeff,
The best way to avoid sunburn and skin cancer is to prevent it by applying SPF 15 lotion or better and wearing light clothing and even a hat. Stay out of the [...]