How can I tell my 13 yr old son that it's not cool to have scars, esp. on his face?

Question 1
How can I tell my 13 yr old son that it's not cool to have scars, esp. on his face?...  Kids at school say it's cool to have scars and he can't understand why. I told him it's not cool and it doesn't look nice. I saw he had a scar from a pimple where he didn't wash his face and he said he kept picking at it and I told him it looks like there's gonna be a scar. His answer is, my friends think they are cool. Any advice on this silly boys think scars are cool?

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1)   It is cool. - J.D

2)   You can't tell him and have him believe, sorry to tell you, my parent's think facial piercings aren't cool but I still want them. - Timothy

3)   Some people even as adults think scars are cool. I think scars are "cool" in a sense that the scar meant something happened in the past, sort of like a memento. But when it comes to getting scars just because they're cool, it's stupid. Scars aren't cool themselves, the cool scars are the ones you get unintentionally. - Luna Winter

4)   Scarface is cool but scars on the face aren't especially acne scars. Show him some pics of people who have acne scarring and ask him if that is what is cool. Scars are cool, only if they look interesting or have a good story behind them. But from the story behind his, that scar is a loser. I picked a zit a bunch of times and now its a scar. Its not like he could lie and say it was from a bullet. - Ben

5)   He will probably do what he likes. All you can do is try to tell him that one day when he's in his 20's he might not think its cool anymore, but it will be too late then as he won't be able to get rid of them!! - Monika

6)   Show him pics of scarred people. Not just acne but burns, accidents, injuries, etc...
Tell him the truth and show him online documentation, scars are for LIFE, scars can actually be a lifelong source of pain (personal experience from an injury over 20 years ago. Not a day goes by it doesn't hurt).

Then tell him the truth, GIRLS don't like scarred up faces, they like cute guys. His male friends mistakenly think scars are cool, girls think they are cruel, which is more important to him?

But it is also important to lay out the facts on what scars really are, where they come from, how they form, and that just because a person has scars don't mean they are less of a person! You don't won't to create another problem in fixing this one.

Fact is, there are some cultures that scar themselves on purpose as part of their rituals. Seldom are they choosing their face to make them though some do. But in OUR culture and civilization, we don't scar ourselves and it is usually viewed as a visual blemish and the result of an injury or accident. It's not pretty and it can really hurt bad forever in some cases. - John P

7)   cool cool baby - Jaya


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Question 2
What symptoms of a sinus infection will cold medicine alleviate?...  We thought my sister had a cold. She took cold medicine today, and it didn't alleviate any of her symptoms, so we believe it began as a sinus infection instead of manifested into one from a cold. Is this possible? Should the cold medicine helped at least some of her sinus pressure, headache and nasal drainage/congestion?

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1)   Cold medicine can help the congestion but definitely not the head pressure.. All sinus infections are a cold gone worse but it could of been minor and she's not feeling sick until now. Best way to relieve her is take her to the doc so she can get put on antibiotics! - Party girl 101

2)   if it is a viral sinus infection then it should go away on its own, however, it could be bacterial so go to the doctor and get it checked out because you don't want this to get worse. - abcd

3)   The only sinus medicine that will really help congestion is sudafed or pseudoephedrine (generic name). You need to buy this behind the counter at the drugstore as some idiots make methamphetamine out of the active ingredient. If it is actually a sinus infection (lasts more than a few days), she needs to see the doctor for antibiotics or even steroids. Remember, your sinuses are very close to your brain and you do not want an infection there. I had to have surgery on my sinuses as many people do, because they are closed off by bone and infections can build up in these closed spaces. Nasal sprays like Afrin are OK for a few days, but no more. They have a rebound effect that makes your sinuses swell up after you use them, so you can be stuck using them for the rest of your life. Does she have a headache in the front of her face (eyes, cheeks, etc.) that feels like pressure? That can indicate sinus problems. If she's not better in a few days, have her bend over forward and see if the pain gets worse-sinus pressure worsens in this position. If she doesn't get better after a few days anyways, she needs to see a good ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat doctor), not just your family doctor. This can be very prolonged and painful if left untreated, trust me. - Krissi

4)   These self-help steps can help relieve sinusitis symptoms:
* Get plenty of rest.
* Drink plenty of fluids.
* Steam your sinus cavities.
* Apply warm compresses to your face.
* Rinse out your nasal passages.
* Sleep with your head elevated.
If you have got chronic sinusitis, consult an ENT Specialist. - gangadharan nair

5)   Hello, I'm a doctor. Use sumycin. I think that you want to get more info about it. Please go to ----> http://webmd71.notlong.com/AA7klCf - Stephani


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Question 3
Diagnose me, is something seriously wrong with me?...  Recently, I have been experiencing a dull sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, and a disgusting taste in my mouth(NOT METALLIC) but i do have heart burn. I also use chewing tobacco regularly if that means anything. I made out with someone with mono about month or so ago, and the season just changed from winter to spring if that could be a factor. What is wrong with me?

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1)   You could have possibly contracted mono. I'd see a GP as soon as possible to get it sorted out. - Ed

2)   you should see a doctor , we can get it wrong - Nick.y s girl

3)   Maybe your burning tongue has to do with your heart burn, because heartburn is caused by stomach acid, so it maybe could've been that.
I'm not a doctor I'm thirteen :)
-Holly xo - HollyAD

4)   There is nothing seriously wrong with you. But consult a physician at the earliest for treatment. - varghese t


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Question 4
Vaginal skin rubbed raw?...  I ride horses, and have been doing alotnof bareback lately on thinner horses, and the skin on the. Outside of my vag around the labia is rubbed off. Not all of it, but enough to make sitting a bit sore. Should I be at all concerned? Or take any action?

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1)   Put some ointment on it and use a saddle. - Bob

2)   Bob has the right Idea but you really need to find some ointment with Vitamin E or zinc, which both help to heal the skin quickly. Make sure you rub it in up to three times a day, if you can - Ben

3)   Use a protective barrier ointment before you go horseriding. As for treating what's happened already, just use a simple vitamin A ointment :) - Monika

4)   about it you can get information from here http://webmd75.notlong.com/AAsRtX9 - Stephani


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Question 5
What if my hands shake for like no reason at all?...  My friend (she's a girl) tells me my hand is shaking, not a lot but like very small shakes like vibrating or something. My arm is just in mid air not doing anything and she says it's shaking. I don't have a muscular or strength problem. I just have no idea why it would be shaking at all. Is it normal or what?

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1)   i'd start tracking it to see if there is a pattern or if it is all the time.

Parkinsons disease starts with shaking.

Could be something as simple though as low blood sugar. - E A

2)   happens to me too.
its normal.
it could be from coffee(if you drink it), soda, energy drinks,
not enough rest, fear, medications.
just the nerves. - JessieSep

3)   could be a lot of things...don't know all of your details, so i cant offer much...but here goes:
1. Coffee addiction?
2. Alcohol addiction?
3. Mercury exposure? (I would do the 24 hour urine specimen to test for mercury)...most people don't realise that mercury is most toxic when its vapors are inhaled...so some mercury can be in the floor, its beads spread about, and the vapors might just be coming up into the air, into your respiratory system, into your blood, and into your nerves, destroying your brain and nervous system. - Pedro

4)   Some medicines can cause tremor in hands. Some mild neurological problem also result in tremour in hands. - varghese t


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