i usually get them when i have been under stress or in the sun. But this one is gross! I am currently using zicam but i feel like it isn't even working!

help or suggestions please?

6 days ago

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Try putting an ice cube on it or using Abreva. Abreva is quite expensive but everyone says it is the best/fastest way to get rid of a cold sore.

Also throw out your old toothbrush- it contains all the bacteria from the cold sore and if you keep using it, the cold sore could worsen. Keep your hands away from it- they also have lots of oil and bacteria which could worsen it.

6 days ago

I have really sensitive skin, and every time i shave, it seems i get razor burn. I use shaving cream, and when i put lotion on afterwards, it just makes it worse. I also have thick hair that grows quickly, so i cant keep up when summer comes with its short shorts and bikinis. If i shave too soon, razor burn gets worse, but it grows to fast and dark to wait. Any advice? please help.

2 weeks ago

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Well if you decide to continue to shave then …

Exfoliate the areas where you shave.

Natural exfoliates are

SEA WEED SOAP

BAKING SODA

Or you can use the famous ST IVES APRICOT SCRUB

after you use your razor use an old toothbrush and scrub then throw your razor in the dishwasher to santize the blade..

2 weeks ago

I have a 4 yr old who was just had strep throat and was on an antibiotic for 10 days. She was off the medicine for 2 days and got strep again. The doctor prescribed another antibiotic. What do I do to get rid of strep throat?

2 months ago

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The antibiotic may not be strong enough. One of my daughters at age 10 took antibiotics 3 times in a row, still had strep. Had cultures done and it was so heavy it was off the scale. She then had an antibiotic injection followed by 2 pills. It was a long time ago and I have a large family so I really don't remember the names, wish I did. Continue to follow up with your doctor, question the possibility of growing cultures and do some housecleaning. Just a new toothbrush, bleach the silverware and drinking glasses or use disposable for her and make sure you don't miss any doses of her med.

2 months ago

I would like to disinfect utensils and dishes that are used by persons who have hepatitis C, perhaps using a dishwasher. Bleach has been said to be an effective way of killing the virus, but this is impractical for dishes and eating utensils. Is it possible at temperatures reachable by a dishwasher to inactivate the hepatitis C virus?

2 months ago

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But if a person were to bleed just a bit onto utensils or dishes, that would be a big risk. Hence, back to my original question.

2 months ago

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Relax. The first answer was correct. You can not get hepatitis C that way. It is not transmitted by saliva or by casual contact. You can not get hepatitis C by sharing eating utensils, dishes, or drinking glasses, and you can not get it from any other casual contact. Hepatitis C is transmitted by infected blood. You would need to get infected blood INTO your bloodstream through a bleeding wound or a needle stick. (It is most commonly transmitted by sharing needles for drug use.)

The only precautions you need to take when living with someone who has hepatitis C are: Do not share razors or toothbrushes with people who have Hep C, as these items could have blood on them, and the virus could stay alive on them for up to 4 days. Also, when helping someone who has hepatitis C deal with a bleeding injury, always wear gloves.

As I said above, you can not get hepatitis C from sharing eating utensils, dishes, or drinking glasses, or by kissing, or by casual contact. It is not transmitted by saliva. It is only transmitted by blood.

Source(s):
I work with a hep C specialist, have seen several presentations on hep C.

2 months ago

I'm 21 years old and I have plans of getting my tongue pierced.

I have been reading about hepatitis (which according to my research, it is a risk of tongue piercing) but I cant seem to find how do these connect.

Any help? of websites containing this information or personal knowledge?

Thanks in advance!

3 days ago

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Hepatitis C is transmitted by blood. That includes sharing needles for drug use, use of contaminated tattoo needles, and use of contaminated needles for piercing. Hep C can also be transmitted by sharing razors or toothbrushes. If new, sterile needles are used for tattooing and piercing (as they are supposed to be) there is no risk of transmission of hepatitis C.

Source(s):
I work with a Hep C/HIV specialist, and I do HIV education and testing.

2 days ago

my sis is afraid that if I lick the spoon with which I'm stirring while cooking, she may be infected. is this true?

3 days ago

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No. Hep C is transmitted by infected blood, including sharing needles for drug use with someone who is infected, sharing razors and toothbrushes with someone who is infected. It can also be transmitted sexually, although sexual transmission of Hep C is not common.

Hep C is not tranmitted by saliva or by casual contact. You can share plates, eating utensils, and drinking glasses without risking infection.

Source(s):
I work with a Hep C/HIV specialist.

3 days ago