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Asked for female, 18 years old from Hyderabad
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Since when r you having this?What r other symptoms that you r experiencing?
By doing what like walking, exertion, eating or empty stomach- itching increases or decreases in intensity. For how much time it remains?
It can be because of dermatitis/ eczema or allergy or dryness or fungal infection or psoaiasis etc. I need details of case n preferably pics of affected area. In the meanwhile follow this
moisturize frequently.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity.
Avoid ...more
By doing what like walking, exertion, eating or empty stomach- itching increases or decreases in intensity. For how much time it remains?
It can be because of dermatitis/ eczema or allergy or dryness or fungal infection or psoaiasis etc. I need details of case n preferably pics of affected area. In the meanwhile follow this
moisturize frequently.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity.
Avoid ...more
Asked for female, 21 years old from Anand
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Asked for female, 17 years old from Ghaziabad
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Moisturize frequently.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity.
Avoid sweating or overheating.
Reduce stress.
Avoid scratchy materials, such as wool directly in contact with skin.
Avoid harsh soaps, detergents, and solvents.
Be aware of any foods that may cause an outbreak and avoid those foods.
For this homeopathic treatment is very effective
for more details you can consult me.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity.
Avoid sweating or overheating.
Reduce stress.
Avoid scratchy materials, such as wool directly in contact with skin.
Avoid harsh soaps, detergents, and solvents.
Be aware of any foods that may cause an outbreak and avoid those foods.
For this homeopathic treatment is very effective
for more details you can consult me.
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Asked for female, 22 years old from Lucknow
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You can apply aloe vera juice/gel from its leaf (fresh), not from ready made gels available in market. Remove skin of an aloe vera leaf. Take /scoop out gel. Apply this gel to your skin. Wash with plain water after an hour. Or keep it overnight.
Use some sunblock with spf (at least 50) every time you go out in sun. Apply it 30 mins before going out
wear full sleeves shirt.Use umbrella when going in sun.
For more details you can consult online.
Use some sunblock with spf (at least 50) every time you go out in sun. Apply it 30 mins before going out
wear full sleeves shirt.Use umbrella when going in sun.
For more details you can consult online.
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The skin is the largest organ in the body and is one of the five sense organs, helping us with touch. The first outer layer is called the epidermis and the underlying layer is called the dermis. The skin has a protein known as keratin, which protects it from various external toxins and infections.
In some people, due to unknown reasons, there could be pile up of this protein in the deeper layers, producing small bumps, which feel like sandpaper. Literally, the term keratosis pilaris (...more
In some people, due to unknown reasons, there could be pile up of this protein in the deeper layers, producing small bumps, which feel like sandpaper. Literally, the term keratosis pilaris (...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Keratosis pilaris
Keratosis pilaris (or chicken skin)
Keratosis pilaris are common skin condition that causes tiny bumps on the skin. The bumps often develops on the back of the arms.
Keratosis pilaris is mainly found on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks, or buttocks.
Symptoms
Keratosis pilaris can occur at any age, but it s more common in young children. Signs and symptoms include
Painless, red or slight pinkness, tiny bumps, typically on the upper arms, thig...more
Keratosis pilaris (or chicken skin)
Keratosis pilaris are common skin condition that causes tiny bumps on the skin. The bumps often develops on the back of the arms.
Keratosis pilaris is mainly found on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks, or buttocks.
Symptoms
Keratosis pilaris can occur at any age, but it s more common in young children. Signs and symptoms include
Painless, red or slight pinkness, tiny bumps, typically on the upper arms, thig...more
Asked for female, 20 years old from Howrah
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Asked for male, 23 years old from Anantapur
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