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Cures for Under-Eye Swelling

Under-eye swelling — sometimes called “bags under the eyes” — is rarely a serious health threat. Still, it can be seriously irritating when you want to look your best. Puffy, swollen areas under the eyes are not only unattractive, but they can be uncomfortable as well. Luckily, under-eye swelling will usually go down with treatment.

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Mascara Allergy

Eye makeup like mascara enhances your eyes and improves the appearance of your eyelashes, but it may also cause irritation. Various types of mascara contain different ingredients, depending on the manufacturer and the product. If you are allergic to one or more of the substances in your mascara, you may have an allergic reaction in your eyes or on the skin surrounding the eye area.

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Allergies to Fragrance

The department store fragrance counter with its odoriferous melange of conflicting notes may make you sneezy, wheezy and teary eyed. It’s logical to assume that you may be allergic to the smell of the latest designer perfumes. However, most people who think they have an allergic reaction to fragrances actually don’t, although they may be sensitive to the chemicals in the fragrance itself.

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Common Baby Skin Problems

A baby’s skin is usually silky soft — but it may also be bumpy, red, splotchy, or pimply. Babies, especially newborns, suffer from a number of common skin problems. While such conditions may be worrisome to new parents, most infant skin problems are temporary and won’t harm your baby, according to WebMD. In fact, most skin conditions, especially rashes, simply disappear with time.