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Lemon juice. Lemon juice contains citric acid, which may help destroy the virus. Don’t use full-strength lemon juice on your face. A study found that a diluted mixture of lemon juice and water was effective at removing flat warts when applied over a six-week period. Boskabady, M. H., Shafei, M. N., Saberi, Z., & Amini, S. (2011, July–August). Pharmacological effects of Rosa damascena. Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, 14(4). 295–307Milia don’t need treatment because they’re not harmful. If you don’t like how milia look on your skin, talk to your healthcare provider about removing them. Treatment to remove milia could include:

Anecdotal evidence suggests that using baking soda may help remove facial hair. However, there are no scientific studies that support this claim. Hence, practice caution. Coggshall K, Tello TL, North JP, Yu SS. Merkel cell carcinoma: An update and review: Pathogenesis, diagnosis, and staging. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2018 Mar;78(3):433-442. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2017.12.001

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Lemon juice contains an acid that works to dry out the skin and remove extra oils. Fresh lemon juice also contains antibacterial compounds. These can be important properties for those with oily skin or whiteheads from bacteria. O'Connor, N. R., & McLaughlin, M. R. (2008, January 1). Newborn skin: Part I. Common rashes. American Family Physician, 77(1), 47–52 Although these ingredients are generally safe, there is a risk of reaction, so do a patch test first and apply a small amount of the cream to your skin. Signs of a reaction include skin redness, bumps, and itchiness. Wait at least 24 hours after a patch test before applying the cream over larger sections of your face.