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How to Speed Recovery from Callus Remover Used on Face?

I used a callus remover on my face last night and apparently gave myself a chemical burn. Is there anyway to speed the healing? I have a very red face...

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Indent from Electrodessication for Sebaceous Hyperplasia?

I had some hyperplasia spots on my chin treated a week ago. All but the largest spot are healing normally. The largest one is still peeling/scabbing...

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Can You Get Cortisone Shots to Heal Cold Sores Faster?

This year, I've started getting severe cold sores frequently. I'm uninsured & can't afford generic Valtrex; Acyclovir only helps a little. Even...

Will This Raw Skin Patch Heal Properly?

I scratched the skin around a cyst and the skin is so delicate that it tore and now I am left with a round red raw patch of skin. I have been applying...

How Long Does It Take for Skin Depressions from Corticosone Injections to Heal?

I got a cortisone shot 6 days ago, and I can alrady see a depression around the area where the cyst/nodule was. It was a very recent cyst; I spotted...

Sebaceous Hyperplasia Red Spot?

I recently had a sebaceous hyperplasia removed from my face. I have a little red spot where it was removed. It will be three weeks on Monday January...

Is It Possible For the Skin on the Face to Rejuvenate Itself With Rest and Vitamins?

Hi Im 31 years old and have always been very young looking due to having quite a full face.We had a really bad year in 2010 going through family...

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