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Vinegar Soaks (to heal skin)

Vinegar soaks are extremely useful for a wide range of skin issues. They are best for healing cuts, sores, scabs, open wounds, or superficial skin infections – helping the skin to stay clean and heal quicker.

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Stasis dermatitis

Stasis dermatitis (a.k.a., venous eczema) is very common in older adults. It is dry, itchy skin on the shins, ankles, and tops of the feet. Our leg veins get tired, lose their strength, and get leaky. Leg swelling stretches and makes gaps in the skin causing eczema. Treatment includes compression, leg elevation, moisturizing, and topical medications.

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Ringworm

Ringworm is a rash caused by fungus. It can be itchy. Ringworm usually comes from two sources: 1) another person with ringworm (usually athletes like wrestlers), or 2) an animal with ringworm (usually a pet). Ringworm starts as a single, ring-shaped spot that tends to grow bigger over time. A combination of over-the-counter treatment options usually works.

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Lip Licker's Eczema (Dermatitis)

Eczema from lip licking is very common, especially in kids. We instinctively want to wet them by licking them, but your saliva (spit) is not your friend on the skin. It can dry out the lips and make the skin around the lips red and flaky. Fix it with some over-the-counter products and a bit of willpower.

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