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Taking Care of An Ingrown Hair on Your Breast
Conditions that might increase the amount of breast and nipple hair you have include PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), and Cushing syndrome. Ingr...
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Hysterectomy Scars: what to Expect
The robotic technology helps surgeons view, disconnect, and remove the uterus. During a robotic hysterectomy, a surgeon will make four or five smal...
Read moreLactic Acidosis: what You Need to Know
Lactic acidosis is a form of metabolic acidosis that begins when a person overproduces or underutilizes lactic acid, and their body is not able to ...
Read moreWhat is Sebopsoriasis and How is it Treated?
Although sebopsoriasis is a chronic condition, typically it can be managed by treating the symptoms with topical ointments and other treatments. Yo...
Read moreCan I Be Allergic to Olives or Olive Oil?
Olive fruit allergy does occur but it’s rare. The most common allergy associated with olives is a seasonal pollen allergy. Those who live in plac...
Read moreUnderstanding and Treating Breast Eczema
Eczema occurs when the outside layer of your skin is unable to protect you from external bacteria, allergens, and irritants. The typical symptoms o...
Read moreWhat Ingredients in Psoriasis Shampoo Make it Effective?
Scalp psoriasis is a common disorder that can cause a buildup of extra cells on the skin’s surface. These shampoos contain special ingredients th...
Read moreCastor Oil for Wrinkles: How to Use It
Castor oil has been reported to smooth forehead creases and help plump the skin, reducing worry lines and wrinkles. Before using castor oil for wri...
Read moreSpongiotic Dermatitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Doctors usually diagnose spongiotic dermatitis by taking a skin sample called a biopsy. Your doctor can check for this by looking for spongiotic de...
Read moreIs Your Baby Getting Enough Vitamin D?
You may decide to later wean your baby off of breast milk and only use vitamin D- fortified infant formula. The exact amount of sunlight people nee...
Read moreWhat is Rooting Reflex?
Babies who are born very prematurely (before 28 weeks) may not yet have their rooting reflex. If your baby has not developed their rooting reflex, ...
Read moreHow to Deal with Sebum Plugs in The Skin
Just below the surface of your skin, across most of your body, lie tiny sebaceous glands that produce an oily substance called sebum. A sebum plug ...
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