Trouble With Teens
Self Harm Scars
The first case that the doctor’s see this week is 18-year old Kayley who suffered from depression and is covered in the scars that resulted from her self-harming. One scar in particular is very big and Dr Christian sends her to a surgeon to see if they can remove the scar tissue. Having received counselling, Kayley is on the mend, but it is estimated that 1 in 15 teens might be self-harming. Having removed the scar, Kayley returns to see Dr Christian with a noticeable improvement. She’s also been to a camouflage make-up artist who has been able to recommend a set of make-up that will help her cover up her scars.
Find out more about self-harming and the support groups available >
The EB team would like to thank:
The Hospital Group
Young Minds
Selfharm.co.uk
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help. my ten year old daughter baths and applies deoderant every morning but by late afternoon is a little whiffy again. is it safe to use maximum protection deorants or any other suggestions
Asked on 26 Apr 2012 07:59 by karen
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hey, im a 12 year old girl and i currently live in inverness and i am just starting to go through changes and i self harm VERY hevily and i have alot of scars on my arms and legs.. i get a large amount of judgement at school, my friends at school are suportive. my mum and dad have changed here attitude towards me and they are ignoring me and treating my brother as if he is an only child, i have also been having suicidal thoughts, i actualy have attempted suicide before but havent told anybody. Any advice? Anyone?
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i dont need it physicaly because i know eventualy they will go away.. i need mental health.. o.O
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hi barbara ....thanks for the reply i saw kayley on the show and listened to her about her problems and why she turned to self harming it upset me a bit but i also admire her for turning her life around, she is an attractive young lady who has certainly had her share of troubles just like myself i was badly bullied at school not the same i know but days thoughts depression went through my head plenty of times but friends made me feel better about myself and have a new outlook so i overcome it anyway im really interested to know if kayley would like to talk have a friend (me) .hope to hear from u barbara and kayley
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Hi I'm 17 years old, I'm 5ft 7 and I weigh just over 13 stone, I was in hospital 2 weeks ago for a week with suspected gall stones and I lost half a stone and have been put on a very low fat diet so I'm hoping to get down to 11 stone by next year but any type of exercise I do or even just sitting in a warm room I sweat all over my face and from the top to the bottom of my back, my t shirt will end up dripping wet to the point where I can squeeze my sweat out of it, I have depression already and this just makes me worse and I'm too embarrassed to do any exercise.. I love the summer but can't ever wear what I want to wear or do the things I want to do because I am too ashamed and embarrassed. My doctor prescribed me a roll on to try but this didn't work, I have to wait until the 18th April to get another appointment but in all honestly he's useless.. I've come to my wits end and I am so down about it now I cry myself to sleep most nights.. I just can't deal with it anymore.
Asked on 27 Mar 2012 17:27 by Natasha
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hi all does anyone know kayley 18 personally the lady from the self harm teen special i'd like to contact it touched me about her story any help appreciated ...contact me here
Asked on 30 Aug 2011 00:59 by ty
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Hi, yes i do! If youre still interested can get in touch
Posted on 4 Apr 2012 14:29 by barbara
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This is a good answer
Hi, I'm 13 and for the last 3 years I've suffered from extreme itching on my scrotum and the area surrounding my penis. When I scratch it the itch goes away for a bit but then will suddenly come back with an intense burning sensation. Will someone help me?
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There's this product called detail I heard it's really good. It burns a bit but if you apply it everyday and wash it off in the morning you don't sweat wherever you applied it the whole day. :) Hope I helped.
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Hi im 21 and suffer from over active sweating. I can't wear anything other then black tops because I sweat that bad from my armpits it marks all my tops and its ver embarrasing, sometimes it gets me so down I don't want to leave the house my mom also suffers with the same problem. Is there anything we can try other then botox please help its ruining our lives.
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