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[Han Solo]

i should probably get a check up, but i'm sure asking someone on spcnet is just as good!

i have a slight red bump on my face. i think it started out as a pimple, but the pimple came and went and the bump is still there. it's flat and pink, and has been there for months, if not years. and now, it got joined by another right next to it. what could it be and how can i get rid of it?

i always think the worst, but i don't think i have skin cancer. i'm so pale, i'm not even a make up shade. and i don't usually go out in the sun.

any clues?

Hard to know without seeing it, any chance that you can post a picture?

Is it itchy or scaly or even pus coming out from it?

Han Solo

[pemberly]

Hard to know without seeing it, any chance that you can post a picture?

Is it itchy or scaly or even pus coming out from it?

Han Solo

ewww, none of the above thank God. if any of those things were happening, i would have gone to see a doctor. it's small, slightly raised, and smooth. like a little pimple except it doesn't come to a head, and it's been there for a while.

[x0_jenniee]

the chances of getting pregnant while on birth control are very slim, right?

btw just a random question

[Sparky]

the chances of getting pregnant while on birth control are very slim, right?

btw just a random question

There is a comment I really want to make about that question, but I will abstain because I want to be a good member

Well, you can wait for Han Solo's response, but when we learned about contraceptives...if you're referring to the pill, it's 95 to 99.9 percent effective.

[x0_jenniee]

There is a comment I really want to make about that question, but I will abstain because I want to be a good member

Well, you can wait for Han Solo's response, but when we learned about contraceptives...if you're referring to the pill, it's 95 to 99.9 percent effective.

its ok, say what's on ur mind.

[Han Solo]

ewww, none of the above thank God. if any of those things were happening, i would have gone to see a doctor. it's small, slightly raised, and smooth. like a little pimple except it doesn't come to a head, and it's been there for a while.

I guess we can rule out eczema, psoriasis and carbuncle just on that.

Now, is it pearly with blood vessels, or is it fluid filled?

Han Solo

[Han Solo]

the chances of getting pregnant while on birth control are very slim, right?

btw just a random question

Sparky is right, taken properly the failure rate of OCP is 5%.

Han Solo

[x0_jenniee]

Sparky is right, taken properly the failure rate of OCP is 5%.

Han Solo

so would u have to take the pills daily on a regular basis or only daily after doing 'it'?

[bellamia]

so would u have to take the pills daily on a regular basis or only daily after doing 'it'?

u’re supposed to take the pill daily and at the same time every day to enhance the pill’s effect.

in addition, there is something called the emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) or the “morning after pill” that u can take after having unprotected sex or sex before using birth control pill to prevent pregnancy. it can work up to 3 days or 5 days later (i’m not sure on the exact info. since some experts will advise u 3 days, while others say 5 days)

Dr. HS, please feel free to correct me, if I’m wronged.

[Han Solo]

Bellamia is correct, you need to take it on a daily basis. If you miss one, then consider yourself not to be protected, and pleasse use other contraceptive methods e.g. condom.

The other thing is that depending on your menstrual cycle, you may need to take the pill for certain days before you are "protected".

Now regarding th morning after pill, it is not as effective as the regular contraceptive pill. Levonorgestrel-containing OCP reduces expected pregnancy by 89%.

Han Solo

[crimson18]

hi doctor!! long time no chat. was just a bit lazy to go online, blabla..so hows everything going? Yawns

[pemberly]

I guess we can rule out eczema, psoriasis and carbuncle just on that.

Now, is it pearly with blood vessels, or is it fluid filled?

Han Solo

um...not fluid filled. it's just a mini hunk of flesh. except that it's slightly raised and pink. only about 2mm in diameter.

[Han Solo]

hi doctor!! long time no chat. was just a bit lazy to go online, blabla..so hows everything going? Yawns

Good, changing hospital and house so a bit busy.

Also getting back into the habit of studying which is so hard for me.

Han Solo

[Han Solo]

um...not fluid filled. it's just a mini hunk of flesh. except that it's slightly raised and pink. only about 2mm in diameter.

Hhm, pretty hard for me to diagnose without seeing it, as dermatology is mostly about seeing and feeling the skin to make the diagnosis.

For yourrash, this may help http://familydoctor.org/545.xml

I suspected impetigo as you had it after acne, but after all these questions it doesn;t really sound like it. ?Rosesea as my less likely diagnosis.

Han Solo
P/s: Tell me what you think after seeing that algorithm

[pemberly]

Hhm, pretty hard for me to diagnose without seeing it, as dermatology is mostly about seeing and feeling the skin to make the diagnosis.

For yourrash, this may help http://familydoctor.org/545.xml

I suspected impetigo as you had it after acne, but after all these questions it doesn;t really sound like it. ?Rosesea as my less likely diagnosis.

Han Solo
P/s: Tell me what you think after seeing that algorithm

ha ha, i went through the whole list and it's none of the above. i know it's not rosesea, and, like i said, there are no symptoms. that's probably why i haven't gone to the doctor. it doesn't bother me. it's just pink, small, and raised. it doesn't itch, scale, pus, grow, get darker, etc. so it's not really a rash either. just a small bump, 2mm big.

have i stumped dr. han solo?

[GuGu]

I need some help.

I woke up this morning with this pain in my mouth, felt like my nostrils were so dry. When I swallow it hurts so much! It's not the throat. I don't have a really stuffy nose but my breathing gets heavy at times. I feel light headed, and at times I think I'm burning up. And I'm sleepy too. My eyes hurt, it's not red nor is it watery. I hear weird noises, and I lose concentration.

I'm trying to drink a lot of fluid, I've been told in the past to drink a lot of fluid when I'm sick. I don't know why.

Please help me, I can't afford to call in sick to work. I need money for a new pair of shoes and a new handbag! Help me!

Thank you,

Gugu1995

[x0_jenniee]

The other thing is that depending on your menstrual cycle, you may need to take the pill for certain days before you are "protected".
Han Solo

o_o can u elaborate, please?
thanks.

[Han Solo]

I need some help.

I woke up this morning with this pain in my mouth, felt like my nostrils were so dry. When I swallow it hurts so much! It's not the throat. I don't have a really stuffy nose but my breathing gets heavy at times. I feel light headed, and at times I think I'm burning up. And I'm sleepy too. My eyes hurt, it's not red nor is it watery. I hear weird noises, and I lose concentration.

I'm trying to drink a lot of fluid, I've been told in the past to drink a lot of fluid when I'm sick. I don't know why.

Please help me, I can't afford to call in sick to work. I need money for a new pair of shoes and a new handbag! Help me!

Thank you,

Gugu1995

Sounds like a viral illness but i would advice you to:-
1) see a doctor
2) take some paracetamol or ibuprofen
3) call in sick- doesn't sound like you are able to work.

Han Solo

[Han Solo]

ha ha, i went through the whole list and it's none of the above. i know it's not rosesea, and, like i said, there are no symptoms. that's probably why i haven't gone to the doctor. it doesn't bother me. it's just pink, small, and raised. it doesn't itch, scale, pus, grow, get darker, etc. so it's not really a rash either. just a small bump, 2mm big.

have i stumped dr. han solo?

Dermatology and me are never good friends.

Sorry i can't help you pemberly.

Han Solo

[Han Solo]

o_o can u elaborate, please?
thanks.

How do you take the oral contraceptive pill?

In a single packet of pills there are exactly enough pills for one month. Each packet contains 21 hormone pills and 7 sugar pills. A pill should be taken every day. Ideally, you should take the first pill on the first day of your period. This is because your period is a sign that that you are not pregnant already and therefore you can be sure to prevent pregnancy if you start then. However, if you do start later than the first day of your period, you should know that it will take seven consecutive pills to provide you full cover against pregnancy.

The seven sugar pills or non-hormone pills are there to give women a monthly bleed, to mimic the natural period. The bleed comes about by not taking hormone pills after 21 days of taking the hormone pills. The sugar pills are there to continue regular practice of taking a pill a day during this break. You are still covered from pregnancy during this break. There is no harm in taking hormone pills continuously, however, it is recommended that women do have a bleed every 3-4 months.

What happens if you forget to take an oral contraceptive pill?

If you miss one pill, or if you start one day late, take one pill the next day and continue to take pills as usual. You should still be covered from pregnancy, so long as you do not miss any more pills in the next seven days. If you miss more than one pill, take one pill as soon as you remember and continue to take pills as usual. Do not take all the pills you have missed. It will take seven consecutive days to build up full protection against pregnancy. If you do not want to become pregnant during this time, abstain from intercourse or use condoms for the next seven days.

From http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/...yle.asp?sid=35