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The most prominent issue behind having a small pinky toenail is genetics. If either of your parents has a small nail bed could result in you having the same. If you don’t have small nail beds, your pinky toenail could be small due to wearing tight shoes, getting a toe injury, cutting nails too short, … Read more
Having an occasional black spot on your tongue that goes away with time is completely natural and harmless, as such spots can be caused by the foods and drinks we take in. Apart from such typical causes and tongue injuries, medical conditions can also create abnormal spots on your tongue, which can vary in color … Read more
To remove a bandage stuck to the wound, you can apply a cotton ball dipped in warm water or oil to remove the adhesive of the bandage. You can also use ice cubes in a cloth to get the adhesive brittle. If using rubbing alcohol to remove the dressing, remember to not apply it directly … Read more
Getting a taste of blood in your mouth while working out could happen from putting too much pressure on your body and lungs. When your lungs experience too much air pressure, it can cause RBCs to burst in tiny air sacs of the lungs, causing this taste. It’s temporary and isn’t something to worry over. … Read more
Your urine can smell like popcorn due to common issues like changes in diet, pregnancy hormones, or dehydration. Taking new medications can also cause a difference in our urine concentration and smell, especially if we aren’t adequately hydrated. Other causes could result from excess protein in urine or diabetes, where excess ketones in our urine … Read more
For breastfeeding women, it’s recommended that they abstain from teeth whitening procedures containing harmful chemicals. Instead, eating certain fruits and vegetables proves to be the safest teeth whitening technique for breastfeeding women. Teeth play a significant role in how we smile, laugh, or even feel free when communicating. Often, our teeth may not be as … Read more
A UTI can cause a false positive in a pregnancy test. Some other causes of false-positive in pregnancy tests include abortion, miscarriage, some medications, some medical conditions, errors on the users, and confusing evaporating lines. When you are sexually active and miss your period, the first thing that may come to your mind is to … Read more
For years, dermatologists have recommended Cetaphil because it is gentle on the skin and does not feel as harsh as other brands. But based on our research on each ingredient, we found out that they updated the formulation of their brands and opted for ingredients that are more compatible with sensitive skin. There is no … Read more
Babies aren’t born with scars unless they’ve had an injury when they were still in your womb due to amniocentesis or other invasive prenatal procedures. Sometimes, third or supernumerary nipples could look like scars on your baby’s “milk line” area. These may appear like pigmented soft circular tissue with or without a tiny bump (nipple) … Read more
Slight bumps and ridges could be present from birth on your skull, known as congenital skull depression. A dent could result from a head injury you might have experienced in the past or recently. Or it could be a sign of potential underlying health issues such as Gorham’s disease, Paget’s disease of bone, skull base … Read more
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