Does anyone know of a good birth control pill that will help reduce ace?… by Bit
My daughter is 17 and constanlty breaking out with hormonal acne and her periods are very irregular, anything the dermatologist gives her does not help and makes the acne WORSE!!!
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Which pills have higher progestin side effects or cause more acne and hair growth?
Each progestin has a different potency, milligram per milligram, in terms of progesterone effect to stop menstrual bleeding or androgen effect to stimulate acne and hair growth. However you must remember that a higher potency progestin may be used in a much smaller milligram dose and thus be equivalent to a larger milligram dose of a less potent progestin. For example, desogestrel is a very potent and androgenic progestin but its usual oral contraceptive dose is 0.15 mg instead of 1.00 mg for norethindrone. Its progestin potency compared to norethindrone would be 0.15 X 9.0 = 1.35 times. For androgenicity, it would be 0.15 X 3.4 = .51 or half as androgenic as a pill containing 1 mg of norethindrone.
Progestin Potency of Different Oral Contraceptive Progestins* Progestin Progestational Activity
(relative to 1 mg of norethindrone) Androgenic Activity
(relative to 1 mg of norethindrone)
norethindrone 1 mg 1.0 1.0
norethrindrone acetate 1 mg 1.2 1.6
ethynodiol diacetate 1 mg 1.4 0.6
levonorgestrel 1 mg 5.3 8.3
dl-norgestrel 1 mg 2.6 4.2
norgestimate 1 mg 1.3 1.9
norelgestromin 1 mg** 1.3 1.9
desogestrel 1 mg 9.0 3.4
drospirenone 1 mg 1.5 0.0
* - From Table 2 in Dickey RP: Individualizing oral contraceptive therapy. OBG Management Supplement October 2000, p 5.
** - Not yet tested but it is the major active metabolite of norgestimate
The pills that are likely to cause worse acne and hair growth side effects are those pills high in androgenicity and low in estrogen content. Such pills might include:
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How do I get my kitten to stop chewing his paws?… by redcatt
I just got my 7 month old declawed (front paws only). I know that sutures get itchy when they are healing, but I've never had a kitten chew at them as much as this one does. He's gotten a couple of his toes a little bit bloody a couple times. My vet suggested using Bitter Yuck spray on them, which I did, but he licks it anyway! I know he won't stand for having little socks or mittens over his paws. Does anyone have any other suggestions?
OK, dreamkillerkitten, obviously you aren't in favor of declawing…I was looking for help, not to get scolded.
and yes, Miss Mary, they are the disovable kind of stitches. it's over a week now, they should disolve very soon.
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I would look for some lavender essential oil or a lavender hydrosol(floral water) that you can just spay on his paws. It's a natural pain reliever it also will calm the effected area and stop with the itching if that it what is bothering him. I would find somewhere that sells essential oils and ask if they have hydrosols, if not then I would get some lavender essential oil and put a couple of drops into a spray bottle full with water and then spray it on his paws. You could also look for tea tree hydrosol or essential oil and mix the two together and spray. Tea tree will stop it from getting infected and keep it a little cleaner. If not call your vet and ask if you can put polysporin on it, I know that polysporin is okay for animals but nyosporinn it not to be used on pets. I have talk to my vet about it and he said that polysporin is fine. Polysporin also come with a pain reliever in it too. Have you noticed anything else other than him just chewing on his paws? He maybe getting allergies and you might have to change his food but I would try the other stuff first before you change his food. And don't forget that it is alright to contact you vet and ask questions or voice your concerns they always there for you and you kitty. Good luck!!
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How long does it take for the side effects of a medication to go away, after I stop taking it?… by Michael
I'm a 38 year old man, and I have been taking Remeron, an anti-depressant, for about five years. Two weeks ago, I stopped taking them (behavioural therapy has been successful enough that I don't need them). However, I still have some of the side effects, most annoyingly the delay in achieving orgasm. How long will it take for the side effects to go away? My girlfriend complains that I “take too long” sometimes, and I find it frustrating. Will this effect be permanent? Please advise.
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First of all, let me reassure you that two weeks of discontinued use is not a long time for all of the effects of this med to be eliminated. I have taken numerous ADs over the last five years (Paxil, Celexa, Remeron, Luvox, Zoloft), not to mention the benzos. I am a bit surprised that you experienced 'delayed ejaculation' with Remeron. The wonderful side effect ( interpret saracasm here), is usually reserved for the SSRIs. As you probably know, Remeron is not a true SSRI and therefore typically does not exhibit all of the same side-effects. I used Remeron for about 2 years with varying success. The 'delayed ejaculation', problem you mention is very common in SSRIs and I too became very frustrated with that same side effect especially with Paxil. At the risk of TMI, my response time went from 15-20 minutes to well over 60 minutes typically. Some times my wife and I just gave up in frustration, so my heart is with you on this one. Anyway, with all that said, I think that you have nothing to worry about in the long run. My typical sexual response time was back to normal within a few months of switching to a low dose (25 mg) of Zoloft. So, the effects of Remeron should dissapate soon. Try to relax. Sometimes the effects of stress (worry) have more to do with things than we realize. Good luck, -Rob
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Cold sores twice in a row?… by Questions1
Hi,
I recently witnessed my 1st outbreak of cold sores, which ended a few days ago (took pills given to me by my dermatologist.)
Since then, my lips have been severely chapped (bloody,) which has made both eating and talking/laughing very painful.
Blistex doesn't help, and nor do alternatives (only when left on for 2 hours without licking my lips.) Once the creams wear off, the pain starts to come back again.
Plus, small orange crusts that repeatidly fall off are in abundance.
Could this be a side effect or a second outbreak?
My dermatologist will be available tomorrow, but any information before and after the visit would be greatly appreciated.
-Warmest Regards,
Stanley
Judging from photos, it doesn't seem to be impetigo.
My lips aren't as painful as they were this morning, though there condition (orange crusts, dry) has remained the name. However, i am sure that any yawn or laugh will cause bleeding.
I've added a photo of the current state:
The previous image link doesn't work.
Use this one instead:
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This is how my original cold sore looked in its early state:
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Chapped lips, bleeding, and orange crust came earlier, which gets me worried.
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What you are experiencing is normal but preventable, it sounds like a little impetigo which is a bacterial infection. Antibiotic ointment will help and keep a moisturizer on your lips, aquaphor is a good thick petroleum based ointment that won't wear off or lick off too soon. Your derm may give you a script for bactroban or centany ointment which is a prescription strength topical antibiotic.
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How to clean and dress a post surgical wound and what products to use?… by There
I just had an incised wound on my right foot, the tendon was also severed so the doctor had to repair it… Two weeks have passed and the sutures were now removed.
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It depends upon if the wound is still open or closed.
If your wound is open please e-mail me and and let me know, otherwise…
You will need Sodium Chloride, Nugauze ( sterile gauze strips 1/4 or 1/2 inch wide in a steril brown bottle) , sterile scissors to cut the gauze, sterile plastic tweezers, and kendall conform bandage and kendal excilon sponge, and medical gloves.
Now first we clean the wound :
Put on your clean plastic gloves
Take 1 piece of excilon sponge, wet it with sodium chloride and gently wipe your wound for it to be clean.
let it briefly air dry.
the take your sterile plastic tweezer and insert it into the open bottle of NUGauze and pick up the end of a strip of the gauze and let unravel of teh bottle enough to cut a strip long enough to cover your wound.
Lightly wet the NuGauze strip with the sodium chloride and ring it out so it is only lightly wet. This is called a “wet to dry” dressing.
lay the strip over your wound. It will feel lightly wet over your wound.
Place a clean excilon sponge over the NuGauze, which is laying over your wound. Then wrap your with a kendall conform bandage, You may need to go once around your ankle to have the bandage stay on for walking. When you are done, tape down the end with medical tape ( any kind ok) so your wrapping can stay on. and put on a clean pair of socks. If your wound is leaking or oosing you may need to change it twice a day . If not, then once a day should be sufficient. when the incision heals or closes up then you can just wrap it dry . If your wound or incision smells, then you will need to use Acetic Acid ( sterile vinegar and water medical grade) instead of Sodium Chloride for your wound to remain extra clean and definitely change it twice a day to keep it real clean. All of these items are sold in a medical supply store on the shelf. Good luck !
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What is the difference between Celexa and Lexpro?… by Phill
Please don't cut and paste the answer from another website. Thank you.
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They're both antidepressants that sometimes people take for other things such as anxiety. They have the same active molecule. Celexa was made first. Then the makers of CeLEXA made LEXApro. Oooh they're so creative with names, lol.
The only difference between the two chemcially is this…
Think about your hands. They're exactly the same but also exact opposites, right? So your lefthand glove won't fit onto your right hand. Well Celexa's active molecule is just like your hands. Half of the molecules are shaped in one direction, and the other half in the other direction. Now picture all the receptors in your brain that it's supposed to bind up with as all left gloves. It's the extra right hands floating around in your system that causes some of the side effects of Celexa.
With Lexapro they took the active molecule in Celexa and got rid of the “right hands.” So one, yes it's more potent. A lower dosage will do just as well as a higher dosage of Celexa. But there's also nothing left of the active molecule to cause side effects. There's still a risk of some, but much less than with Celexa.
Okay, that's all I got. Hope it's what you were looking for.
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Has anyone cured there Keratosis Pilaris out there?… by ~Only huma
I want to know if anyone has actually got rid of it through home remedy, prescription, diet, or actions, and not by age, not by growing out of it. I'm actively trying to cure myself.
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Treatment
To treat keratosis pilaris patients can try several strategies to lessen the bumps. First, the patient can supplement the natural removal of dry skin and papules by using a loofah or another type of scrub showering or bathing. A variety of different over-the-counter (OTC) lotions, ointments, and creams can also be applied after showering while the skin is still moist and then several times a day to keep the area moist. Medicated lotions with urea, 15% alphahydroxy acids, or Retin A can also be prescribed by the dermatologist and applied one to two times daily. Systemic (oral) medications are not prescribed for keratosis pilaris. However if papules are opened and become infected, antibiotics may be necessary to treat the infection.
Q:Are there any effective treatments for keratosis pilaris?
A:
Keratosis pilaris is a common skin disorder. Although it isn't serious, it can be frustrating because it's difficult to treat.
Keratosis pilaris occurs most often in children. It results from the buildup of a protein called keratin in the openings of hair follicles in the skin. This produces small, rough patches
Is there any way to get rid of tinea on your torso?… by Jenal
Is there anyway to get rid of tinea besides using selsun blue. That doens't work for me.
It is tinea versicolor. When I go to the tanning bed I always get it, or can at least see it better. I saw a doctor for this a few years ago, and it wasn't the ringworm tinea. I forgot what he prescribed me, but I remember it took forever to get rid of it.
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How you can tell when a cough is provoked by the use of Pulmicort or by asthma?… by su
Some people say that regular use of Pulmicort inhaler may cause coughing, how can I recognize when the coughing is due to Pulmicort or asthma?
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Talk to your pulmonologist. Do you use a bronchodilator like albuterol or Maxair along with your pulmicort?
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Do I have to start on Day 1 of my Alesse birth control pack?… by Br
Being busy with final exams, I forgot to pick up my refill of Alesse 28 for this month (which I was supposed to start today).
Several months ago, I stopped taking Alesse at around Day 12 or so, but once it came time to begin a new pack, I started taking it again, and have been taking it regularly ever since.
Because I forgot to pick up this month's pack, I thought about taking the leftover pills from the pack that I never finished until I can go get my prescription filled for this month, probably sometime later this week.
Is this safe?
Are all of the pink pills the same, or is it a bad idea not to start with a Day 1 pill?
I couldn't find an answer to this in the booklet that comes with Alesse.
Thanks!
Best Answer:
Alesse is a monophasic pill, so all the active pills are exactly the same. It doesn't matter what order your take them in, as long as you take one a day. The days marked on the pack just help you remember if you have taken it that day or not.
I save the active few pills I skipped, just in case I have a delay in getting my next pack.
I take the leftovers, then continue with the new pack where I would have been up to if I had been taking them all from that pack. At the end of that pack, I put the spares away until next time I have a delay in renewing my prescription.
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