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Why Do My Lips Dry Out At Night?

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Lips dry out at night because all the moisture evaporates off your delicate lip skin. Drinking water doesn’t help. It’s a like a dolphin drying out when he’s out of water — giving him water to drink won’t help. Applying a barrier to prevent water from evaporating will help.

  • Use petroleum jelly (Vaseline, Aquaphor) or any lip balm that you like. Keep it at your bedside. Apply whenever you wake up.
  • Use a room humidifier and avoid antihistamine sleeping medications such as diphenhydramine.
  • Sleep with your mouth closed (not so easy, though).

Photo: Leo Reynolds, Flickr CC

Two Things You Must Do To Prevent Razor Bumps

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Razor bumps are painful red bumps that develop from ingrown hairs. Shaving against the grain or using a razor with many blades can cause them. In this video I’ll show you what causes razor bumps, also called pseudofolliculitis barbae (in case your date asks and you’re trying to impress her). I’ll also give you two tips to prevent them.

Brachioradial Pruritus (Itchy Arms): What Causes It and How Can You Treat It?

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Itchy arms is a common problem. When itching is limited to your forearms and relieved only by applying ice, then we often call it brachioradial pruritus. Brachioradial is the muscle just underneath the itching area and pruritus is the smarty-pants word for itching. In this video I’ll give two possible causes and tips on how to treat this terribly itchy condition.

The Truth: How to Treat Cellulite

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Cellulite is common; nearly all adult women have some. The best treatment is photoshop :) .

But what’s the next best treatment? Are there really toxins in cellulite? Is it just fat? Do coffee grounds really work? Watch this video and you’ll see. What is your best tip to reduce cellulite? Share it with us here!

How Does Doxycycline Treat Acne?

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Acne can be treated with topical and oral medications. A common choice is doxycycline antibiotic. In this video I explain how it works and tell you two common side effects of this medication. There are other risks and precautions when taking doxycycline, so be sure to discuss them with your physician and pharmacist before taking this or any other medication.