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Pillowcases Have Nearly 20,000 Times More Bacteria Than a Toilet Seat

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A 2014 survey conducted by YouGov, a UK public opinion research organization, revealed that 33 percent of people wash their bedsheets once a week, while 14 percent wait at least a month before doing so. While they do not bite humans, they can cause skin rashes and irritation and potentially exacerbate allergy symptoms for many individuals.

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What’s Under That Beard? 8 Beard-Related Skin Conditions

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Challenges with Beard Care: Irritation from Shaving and Products : Shaving and certain beard products can aggravate psoriasis, intensifying symptoms. [4] Seborrheic Dermatitis in the Beard Area Seborrheic dermatitis , also known as seborrheic eczema, is an inflammatory skin condition. Skin Hydration : Keep your skin well-hydrated.

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Damaged Skin Barrier? What to Know and How to Protect It

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Increased Sensitivity: A weakened barrier can make the skin more prone to irritation, from skincare products, environmental factors and even water. Flare-Ups: Skin conditions such, as eczema and psoriasis can worsen when the skins protective barrier is compromised resulting in flare ups. Theodoridis, A., Skin anti-aging strategies.

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Skin Fissures and Split Fingertips

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Skin fissures on the leg, characterized by cracks in the skin accompanied by dry, discolored, and irritated surrounding tissue. The latter is a bit worrying, not only because of the pain and bleeding it might cause, but also because of the risk of various irritants and germs entering your body through the damaged skin. Pierzak, M.,

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Zinc 101: What You Need to Know (2023)

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Moreover, this treatment may irritate the digestive tract, resulting in an upset stomach. A study published in the Journal of Nutrition in 2014 showed that zinc citrate, given as a supplement, is as well-absorbed as zinc gluconate but has a more appealing, less bitter taste. It is also a common ingredient in sunscreens.

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What Causes Itchy Pubic Hair?

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Razor Burn | Contact Dermatitis | Jock Itch | Pubic Lice | Yeast Infection | Psoriasis | Eczema | Scabies | Folliculitis | Genital Herpes | When to See a Doctor Key Takeaways Shaving and Hair Removal : Razor burn and folliculitis as common causes; use clean razors and proper techniques. Skin Cracking : Caused by dryness and irritation.

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Broken Heart Syndrome: Yes, You Can Die From a 'Broken Heart,' and Optimism Makes You Live Longer

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A fourth study, published in 2014, found that the death of a spouse may double your risk for a heart attack or stroke in the following month. Gastrointestinal (GI) problems — Sustained or chronic stress has been linked to a number of GI problems, including inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome. Ditto for asthma.