Coconut oil plus milk of magnesia for rosacea

Jan 1, 2021
Jan 1, 2021

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Question: I just stumbled upon your article regarding milk of magnesia for rosacea. I am 54 and have had rosacea since I was 48. I found that rosacea definitely responds well to MoM, but I don’t like the feeling of tightness on my face as the MoM dries. Plus, the flaking residue can be annoying to dab off.

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Joe Graedon is a pharmacologist; Dr. Teresa Graedon is a medical anthropologist and nutrition expert. Questions for the Graedons can be sent to them using their website, www.peoplespharmacy.com, or by writing to the following address: Graedons’ People’s Pharmacy, King Features, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.