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Re: itching RE: Acanthosis Nicagrans
From: Shannon (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 28 May 2000 21:16:19 -0500 (CDT)
I'm just curious, I have these dark patches, with what also seem to be
the beginnings of skin tags, from the responses, this may be related to
liver function, but I just had my bloodwork for liver functioning and it
was fine. Now what ?????????
At Fri, 26 May 2000, Alana wrote:
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><<<Those little bumps on my neck -- I'm in my 13th week of a period, and
>they're quite irritating -- they itch a little more than normal (I usually
>don't even know they're there -- but lately I do)... They're right along
>my hairline at the back of my neck -- any clue what I can put on to
>alleviate the itching a little?>>>
>
> I can't seem to locate my supporting documents but anyway...
>There are studies that say those are likely to be a result of poor liver
>function.
>If I were you, I would go to the health food store and get a liver support
>herb such as dandelion, golden seal, licorice, motherwort, or wild yam. I
>am sure someone at the store could help you choose a product.
> And once again, you also should review your diet. I am sure you probably
>know that there are lots of things that are hard on your liver, especially
>sugar, alcohol, and stress. I just thought I should mention that PCOS
>ladies need to be aware of how to best care for liver function.
>Alana Millman
>Apprentice Midwife ;-)
>
>"Life is lumpy.
>A lump in the oatmeal,
>a lump in the throat,
>and a lump in the breast,
>are not the same lump.
>One should learn the difference"
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