My armpits are always black. I scrub so hard that they turn red. I shave, but it’s not hair. Help! Save the scrubbing—it won’t help. A few things can cause darkening, explains New York City dermatologist Dr. Ariel Ostad: 1) You...
I’m embarrassed to tell my mom. I think it is a yeast infection. Will it go away on its own? Go to the gyno, girl friend. Because your discharge is odorous, it’s probably not a yeast infection. You most likely have...
My doc says it’s common for kids to get them, but I’ve worried myself sick about it. Is there anything really wrong? Your doc nose, uh, knows: Kids get nosebleeds. “I see a new case nearly every week, “ says Dr...
We chatted with wellness coach Jackie Keller yesterday and she reminded us of the importance of eating calcium-rich foods during your teen years. “The emphasis on skeletal integrity can’t be minimized,” she tells us. Your bone mass peaks in...
Sometimes I feel like water is coming down onto my underwear but, when I check, nothing is there. Is something wrong? Six months to a year before their first period, girls start to produce vaginal discharge that makes underwear feel damp...
I have black hair covering my arms, and people always stare at it. Help! We promise no one notices it as much as you do. “You feel you’re the only one,” says pediatrician Dr. Maida Galvez, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine...
I’ve started showering only every other day. Is this better? Seems my hair and skin have gone from dry to smooth. Lots of people prefer that fresh ‘n’ clean feeling they get from showering daily. But some with dry skin and...
We've always known that soda isn't good for your teeth. Well, turns out the acidity and sugar in sports drinks aren't too healthy for your chompers, either. A recent article on boston.com reported they can cause cavities, and the dyes...
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