Tag: skin problems
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Living With Psoriasis. A Sufferer Shares Her Thoughts
Psoriasis, a common autoimmune disorder that impacts over a million South Africans,1 is often misunderstood to be a simple skin disorder. This couldn’t be further from the truth—psoriasis is a serious chronic disorder that negatively impacts the overall health of a person, and can present with serious co-morbidities such as heart, lung and kidney problems.2…
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Wearing a Mask to Protect from Corona is Causing Maskne, Here’s What To Do
Corona face masks are what we have to start making an essential part of our daily attire. Thanks to the pandemic we’re now having to wear corona face masks to prevent the spread of the virus. Unfortunately, there are a few downsides to wearing these facial masks every day. Not only in terms of how…
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Stretch Marks And Weight Loss Can Be A Real Battle
Stretch marks appear on almost every person’s body in one form or another. However, they tend to appear when you have either lost or gained a lot of weight. They are irregular markings on your skin that look like bands, stripes, or lines. Unfortunately, most people are not fond of their stretch marks. Here’s what…