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Evening Primrose for Keratosis Pilaris

Keratosis pilaris is a skin disorder in which roughness and acne-like bumps appear on the skin of the arms, thighs, buttocks and, occasionally, the face. Although not usually a serious condition, keratosis pilaris can be unsightly and may cause itchiness in some cases. Evening primrose is a wildflower whose seeds contain an oil that may relieve some of the symptoms of keratosis pilaris. Discuss its use with your doctor to decide if it might be helpful for your condition.

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How to Trim Warts

Viruses cause warts, so just cutting off a wart won't cure it. Removing the top layer of a wart by trimming off the dead skin can make it easier for medicine to penetrate and treat the infection. This is best done by medical pe...

Resolving Molluscum

A virus causes the skin infection molluscum contagiosum, resulting in lesions that resemble tiny belly buttons -- rounded, dome-shaped spots with a dimple or indentation in the center. Molluscum contagiosum occurs more frequent...

Meat Tenderizers & Keratosis

Keratosis is a fairly common type of skin disorder; unfortunately, it is quite difficult to treat. However, it is usually not seriously harmful and generally disappears on its own by age 30. The irritation and appearance of ker...

Can Evening Primrose Make Skin Moles Worse?

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Peeling Vegetables With Kids

More than 90 percent of children do not eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables on a daily basis, according to Fruits & Veggies More Matters, a website run by the Produce for Better Health Foundation. Vegetables...

Chocolate & Bumps on the Face

If you develop an outbreak of bumps on your face after indulging in chocolate candy, don't automatically blame the chocolate. Allergy and acne both cause bumps on the face. Chocolate allergy is uncommon, allergist Dr. Bradley C...

Hot Yoga & Broken Capillaries

Hot yoga is a form of exercise typically performed in temperatures upward of 95 degrees Fahrenheit. After a hot yoga class, participants often notice bright red skin from the warm conditions and increased heart rate. In additio...

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