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Defeat de feet odor.


Time to get rid of the toe cheese, Cochise.

Are your stinky pinkies pretty doggone dog·gone   Informal
tr. & intr.v. dog·goned, dog·gon·ing, dog·gones
To damn.

interj. & n.
Damn.

adv. & adj. also dog·goned
Damned.
 bad? Blame it on a yucky mix of sweat and gross bacteria. But relax--there are solutions.

My feet stink, no matter what shoes I wear. Help!

Smells like a case of bromidrosis (a fancy name for foot odor). Says dermatologist Dr. Caroline Koblenzer, "The outer layer of skin is made of keratin keratin (kĕr`ətĭn), any one of a class of fibrous protein molecules that serve as structural units for various living tissues. The keratins are the major protein components of hair, wool, nails, horn, hoofs, and the quills of feathers.  and, if it gets wet, smells kind of cheesy cheesy (che´ze) caseous. ." If your tootsies get sweaty and smelly, wash them twice a day with water and anti-bacterial soap. And always wear clean cotton socks with your shoes so the feet can breathe. Try stench-battling powders like Dr. Scholl's Odor Destroyers Liquid Powder or Shoe Shot Powder. If all else fails, consult a dermatologist who can prescribe an anti-perspirant for your feet.

I always have dandruff dandruff, excessive flaking of skin from the scalp, apparent as dry or greasy diffuse scaling with variable itching. It is the sign of a skin disease, such as seborrhea or a fungal infection. . I've used anti-dandruff shampoo, but it doesn't work. What can I do?

If you're feeling flaky flaky - (Or "flakey") Subject to frequent lossage. This use is of course related to the common slang use of the word to describe a person as eccentric, crazy, or just unreliable. , check with a dermatologist for a definite diagnosis. "Dandruff is uncommon in adolescents," says Dr. Alexa Boer Kimball. "The problem could be psoriasis--red, scaly scal·y
adj.
1. Covered or partially covered with scales.

2. Shedding scales or flakes; flaking.



scaly

skin condition characterized by scales; scalelike.
 skin on the scalp, elbows and knees." If dandruff is the culprit, try Redken Solve or Head & Shoulders Intensive Treatment with pyrithione zinc, a turbo-charged ingredient that kills dandruff-causing fungus. A dermo can also prescribe a mild steroid gel or lotion. Meanwhile, ban all black sweaters from your wardrobe.

I've been getting this gross "stuff" in my underwear. What is it? Does this mean I'm getting my period?

OK, the "stuff" in your underwear is probably vaginal discharge Vaginal discharge
discharge of secretions from the cervical glands of the vagina; normally clear or white

Mentioned in: Bacterial Vaginosis

vaginal discharge 
, and it's totally normal. Discharge should be clear or white and should not itch, be clumpy or have a strong odor. Girls who wear non-breathable shorts or undies may develop yeast infections--itchy, thick discharge that looks like cottage cheese. If the stuff in your panties pant·ie or pant·y  
n. pl. pant·ies
Short underpants for women or children. Often used in the plural.



[Diminutive of pant2.
 is more like that, get checked by a doctor so she can prescribe a simple treatment. According to ob/gyn Dr. Lisa Masterson of Santa Monica, Calif., "Clear discharge is normal, but it does not necessarily mean your period is on its way. Though, your hormones are most likely moving in that direction." Once you do get your period, discharge does not stop--sorry.

Every month. I get cramps in my stomach. I've never had my period. Is this normal?

If you've never had a period, this cramping can't be related to your menstrual cycle. It's odd that it occurs monthly It's possibly related to a gastrointestinal problem or foods you eat. Or, says Dr. Masterson, emotions can upset your stomach. Do you have a quiz the last week of every month? A solo rehearsal--anything that makes you anxious or upset? Often, emotional problems manifest themselves in physical ways--strange but true.

There's a rumor going around that you can dye your clear contacts with food coloring. Big mistake--you'll end up with an inflamed eye or nasty infection. "Food coloring isn't sterile," says optometrist optometrist /op·tom·e·trist/ (op-tom´e-trist) a specialist in optometry.
Optometrist
A medical professional who examines and tests the eyes for disease and treats visual disorders by prescribing corrective
 Dr. Robert L. Davis. "Putting it in your eye can be very toxic." Though contacts are cool, they're also medical devices that need to be cleansed and used correctly, If you want to turn your brown eyes blue, get colored ones like FreshLook ColorBlends by Wesley Jessen.
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