Category: Skin Problems

How to heal a bruise faster.

6 March, 2007 (11:10) | Health, Skin Problems

Samantha wrote:
I have a bruise on my face on my cheek bone and i was wondering how to make it go away faster.
Dear Samantha,
When you get a bruise put a covered ice pack on it immediately. The bruise is caused by blood under the skin and the ice will stop the bleeding faster. Put the [...]

Dry skin in the winter

20 February, 2007 (06:28) | Health, Skin Problems

Jess wrote:
Every winter my skin dries up and gets unbearably itchy (I think it’s from the heat drying out our house). Do you have any suggestions for what I can do?
Dear Jess,
Winter is a rough time for our skin. If your house is that dry you may want to get a humidifier. Drinking lots [...]

Naval Piercing Infection

15 February, 2007 (06:46) | Health, Infections, Skin Problems

Karlie wrote:
I just my naval pierced 3days ago and it’s sore and is red underneath of the ball of the ring is it infected or does it stay red and sore for a few days? If so how long will it take to stop being sore and red?
Dear Karlie,
Some people tend to have problems with [...]