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What to Expect with Spina Bifida Occulta
While related to SBO, open spina bifida (or myelomeningocele), which is what most people think of when they read about spina bifida, is a more seri...
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What Causes Tight Foreskin and How is it Treated?
Symptoms include redness, itching, and swelling, which can cause foreskin tightness. In some cases, your doctor may recommend a topical cream or an...
Read moreEssential Oils for Constipation
To relieve constipation with ginger oil, mix 3 to 5 drops of ginger oil with 1 ounce of carrier oil like coconut oil or grapeseed oil. Peppermint e...
Read moreNeem Oil: Psoriasis Healer?
Neem can have side effects, including causing allergic contact dermatitis (a red, itchy rash) and acute contact dermatitis on the scalp and face. P...
Read moreWhy Do We Get Goosebumps?
Everyone experiences goosebumps from time to time. In these cases, goosebumps are a bodily response to situations where it’s advantageous to appe...
Read moreCan You Have Skin Tags on Your Lips?
Mollusca are small, shiny bumps that can look like moles, warts, or acne. While they usually grow in folds in your skin, they can also grow on your...
Read moreHow to Make An Oatmeal Bath for Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that affects the skin, scalp, nails, and sometimes, the joints (psoriatic arthritis). Ultraviolet light...
Read moreIs it Psoriasis or Poison Ivy? Identification, Treatments, and More
A poison ivy rash is an allergic reaction to urushiol. Instead of your cells growing and falling off in a monthly cycle, psoriasis causes your skin...
Read moreCan You Use Goats Milk for Psoriasis?
Some people with psoriasis find that using goat’s milk soap makes their skin feel better. Others claim that replacing cow’s milk with goat’s ...
Read moreWhat Causes White Spots to Form on Your Nipple?
When you breastfeed your baby, milk flows out of your nipples through openings called pores. The pressure of your baby sucking at your nipple durin...
Read moreWhat Causes White Spots to Form on Your Foreskin?
Penile papules are rows of tiny white growths around the head, or glans, of your penis. White spots around your penis head and foreskin can be a sy...
Read moreWhat Causes Black Spots on Scrotum and How is it Treated?
Black spots on your scrotum are usually caused by a condition called angiokeratoma of Fordyce. With FD, your cells can’t break down a certain typ...
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