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Anti-Aging (Fighting Wrinkles)

At some point, we all start wanting to look a little younger. But don’t be fooled—many products and influencers try to convince you that you need an expensive, complicated routine. They’re usually just trying to sell you something. The truth? A simple, proven routine can make a big difference—and it doesn’t have to cost much.

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Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)

Eczema (or atopic dermatitis) is very common and worsens in dry climates, in the winter, and when sick. All the extra hand washing and hand sanitizing with COVID have not helped. Moisturizers are an essential tool for preventing and minimizing skin flares. Other tricks help as well.

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Keratosis pilaris (chicken skin)

Keratosis pilaris (KP or chicken skin or goosebump skin) happens when your hair follicles get plugged up on the upper outer arms, outer thighs and bottom, and sometimes the cheeks. This makes the skin feel rough and bumpy. It is easy to treat with the right over-the-counter acid-based moisturizers.

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Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)

Hyperhidrosis is too much sweating in the armpits, hands, feet, groin, scalp, or face. Sweat normally cools your body, but no one wants to sweat too much when they are anxious, stressed, or nervous. Clinical strength antiperspirants work well if you know how to use them.

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Warts

Warts come in all shapes and sizes and can affect just about every part of the body. There are only two main tactics for treating warts: 1) boost your immune system, or 2) destroy the skin cells infected with wart virus.

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Sunburn Care

A sunburn is the skin’s reaction to too much ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Prevent sunburns with sunscreen or sun-protective clothing, but if a sunburn does happen, there are things you can do to help it heal quicker.

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Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is a temporary darkening of the skin that has been inflamed or injured. It doesn’t itch or hurt, but most people with it do not like how it looks. It gets worse with sunlight. The sun is hard to avoid, but a combination of over-the-counter options + daily sun protection can really help.

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Perioral dermatitis

Perioral dermatitis is red bumps and/or small pimples around the mouth and sometimes around the nose or eyes. Do not use topical steroids for this rash. Good over-the-counter treatments are available if you know how to use them.

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