Keratosis Pilaris is a very common, but thankfully harmless, skin condition that causes small, hard bumps on the upper arms, thighs, buttocks, and sometimes jawline or cheeks. It’s caused when keratin, a protein that helps protect our skin from damage …[Read More]
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With the summer months approaching, you will want to be on the watch for sun poisoning. Sun poisoning doesn’t mean you were poisoned by the sun, it just means that your severe sunburn is causing distress to your body in the form of a headache, fever or chills, …[Read More]
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We all occasionally have a small spot on our face or hands that suddenly appears due to acne, bug bites, etc., and eventually it disappears. But if you notice a spot on your skin that isn’t healing, and it is …[Read More]
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Clostridium botulinum is a naturally-produced bacterium and is found in some soils, lakes, and forests and is generally harmless. The neurotoxin produced by this bacterium is known as Botulinum Toxin or by its brand name, Botox.
In large amounts, the neurotoxin can cause …[Read More]
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