eczema in african american children

Hello Doctor, I'm 18yrs old, and for the last 8-10yrs or so. My lips have had discolortion. I'm african american, and my lips have turned pink on both the upper and lower lip. I have no clue what to do. I haven't tried anything. I'm just wondering if it can even be fixed. I've included a picture to give you an idea of what I'm speaking about.

My 5 year old daughter have rash in her hair that and we have been told is is dandruff and was given a sulfur hair oil to used however if is not applied one day the condition worsen. She also have numerous birthmarks over her body she have on on her back that break out in a sore once and become larger after. Can the these both be cancerous. I know of an American solider that had a birthmarks on his buttock and was sore once and later died of Melanoma resulting from this birthmark.

If you find anything that works I'd love to know! I've even tried 4% hydroquinone and Derma Blend make-up. I still have tell-tale circles.

ve always wanted to adopt a child, preferably from Africa. I know children from Africa have been in high demand due to celebrities and is now a trend. (I'm not doing it as part of trend. As an African American, I've always had a fascination with different African cultures as I search for my roots.) My concern is with African adoptions becoming a trend, child trafficking and pressure on women to give up their children has been on a rise.

My skin has always been very sensitive so I decided to just wait it out until it went away. It never did. My skin is blotchy, itchy, and the blotches are a bit raised. I am african american. I am at a total loss and would love any help or suggestions.

I am mainly filipino and 1/8 chinese, and my boyfriend is 1/4 white (italian/irish) and 3/4 African American.

Im not rascist by any means. Im african american and puerto rican. I just have a question that probably none of yu gals know the answer to. But how come on this app they only picture white babies. I have yet to see indian, asian, latino, or any other race on here. U know where yu have the countdown that says how many days yu have left.. It never pictures a colored child. Ive only had this app for 3 months so maybe im wrong.. Just curious.

I'm African American native American and Scottish and the dad is full Italian.

I am so happy for you. You have given me hope as I am also an African American. Hang in there. I will keep you in my prayers. You are my role model.

Hi, I am 12 wks pregnant this week and I have not had a relaxer in my hair since before Christmas 2014. I was wondering if/when you African American moms have used a relaxer during your pregnancy journey? My hair is naturally curly so I'm not running around looking like Chewbacca or anything (lol =]) but I guess my question is how safe is it to get a relaxer and did it affect the grade of your hair?

He does state that African American sex workers are at much higher risk...so the workers in those cities may be African American.

I'm mixed with Caucasian and African American and my hubby is African American so I guess mixed but more African American.

(CNN) -- President Barack Obama on Wednesday announced an initiative he said will give African-American students greater access "to a complete and competitive education from the time they're born all through the time they get a career.

either way you looked at this election, history was bound to be made. whether americas first african american president, or americas first female vice president was elected to office. it def. shows america is headed in a new and different direction and i too am very hopeful and excited for our future as well as the future of our children!

I'm 29 weeks, and having one (white and African American)! We are excited! This is our first. I do have 3 gorgeous mixed nieces as well!

Try tea tree oil for scalp. Small bottle. walmart in aisle for african american. It's gentle. Use bras with soft breathable material...no foam. When you shower no soap on nipples, but when you are done, put alittle tea tree oil & dry with towel or air dry. Use it anytime, but i only have to do it in the morning and night. I've had 2 tiny very itchy bumps and no doctor or mamogram or ultra sound or blood test has found a solution yet. I have been with this problem for about 5yrs.

On one hand, it is wise for sexually active African Americans to be aware of and understand the elevated risks for HIV and other STDs in AAs in general. OTOH, of course not all are at high risk, and it sounds like you probably are not. (I'm not sure what AS means -- Asian ethnicity?

If I'm having a boy his name will be Gabriel and he's going to be African American and Caucasian and my fiance side of the family, (African American side) thinks it's stupid bc he won't be completely white..

Blood pressure is always on the rise in the African American community.

I'm a african american female and the only meds I take is synthroid. I have been on that for some type and never had any problems. There was a similar episode which cause me to seek a derm dr to begin with. I had one dark spot in the middle of my neck right near my thyroid gland but it wasn't circular in size. I was told by one derm dr that it was a result of hormonal changes and was given some cream to lighten the spot. The cream burned my neck and I never returned to that derm dr.

I am African American and for about the past 5 years I've been getting severely sunburned. My arms and back of my legs (just behind the knees) become very red and blistered. My face and neck are swollen to the point where I am almost unrecognizable. My left eye almost closed and I itch all over. Benadryl seems to only be controlling the itching somewhat. I've been to a dermatologist who suggested using sunscreen. That doesn't work.

if you want a president who will make things better in the African-American community, you are looking at him." Both lines prompted a separate chorus of boos. But overall, the audience's displeasure was scant. During the 25-minute address, the audience was mostly polite -- giving its guest light applause at various moments. Early on, Romney saw applause as he confronted the political reality he faces with black voters.

An online video producer with the AP is preparing a segment about HSV and its impact on African-American woman. They would like to include insights directly from African-American women with HSV, and anyone in the metro Washington D.C.

i had vaginal sex with an older African american woman on October 9th 2013 she did give me oral sex for about 3 minutes then i put a condom on i was drunk (stupid thing i know) im pretty sure i put the condom on right well im going to give detail about it so i was doing doggy style and i wasn't all that hard so i told her to get on top and the condom was still on im sure of that.

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