hi i have a question - General Health Message Board

george18 · 03-03-2009, 12:51 AM

I have conser about my skinn, well i have marks on my skinn,its all over my body,my arms chest my bach my but n face my legs..so i kno one thing ,it aint cancer otherwise id be dead already ...i assume... but anyway these marks they stay in and never get out ..i have them for 12 years now and im really concern cause they bother me....these marks arent itchy they aint open injuries they r just marks from injuries but they get black on my skin...they never go away i have used skinn treatment lotions but they dont work... i complin about it wth my family but they dont care so i ask yu guys....by the way im just conplayning because it makes me look ugly...i cant get a girlfriend because of that ...they are the reason i never get to be wth the gurls so help me out someone !! thanks....

writeleft · 03-03-2009, 01:04 AM

This would be something I would have a doctor look at. I would hope your parents would be concerned enough to get you an appointment. 12 years is way too long to put this off.

If you must seek out medical help for yourself, there are low cost clinics in most cities that you could go to. I don't know your age, but if you are a student, you could ask the school nurse or infirmary to give you a starting point for your health care.

Part of growing up is taking your own health into your hands, so instead of getting discouraged, get into action !

keep us posted on what you find out.

george18 · 03-04-2009, 12:12 PM

ok....i like yur idea...but wt i really am concern is that they may charge me...i dont have a job,im looking for one and yeah thank yu very much!!!!!!!!

writeleft · 03-04-2009, 04:00 PM

Have you actually asked your parents to help you with paying for your doctor visit?

If not...Look into your states low/no income medical services (Medicaid/social services). You may have to fill out a lot of forms, and jump through some hoops, but once you qualify, you will receive appropriate medical care for little or no charge.

There are also "free clinics" in most cities. Just take a walk through your phone book under "county medical services". There is help out there for you...you just have to do a little searching, and make a few phone calls...most of these places can direct you to the proper service providers, and are very helpful.

Don't give up until you get yourself a diagnosis, and let us know how it goes. Good luck!

george18 · 03-06-2009, 01:15 AM

ok ill try that!! nd yea i ve asked them for help they just culdnt afford it! and now i dont live wth them i live by myself cuz they went back to brasil wich is were i born.....and i work sometimes but its like a dy or two on a week..i do construction.its the kinda job tha is vry slow at the moment! but sure ill let yu know what i find out!! thanks once again!