cover of episode Ep. 53 | Rough Patch/ No Warning

Ep. 53 | Rough Patch/ No Warning

2024/10/8
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Lily Lindsay's skin breaks out after her best friend's wedding. The rash spreads and intensifies despite various treatments, leading to physical and mental distress. After months of searching, she discovers the culprit might be an allergic reaction to her veneers, triggered by chemicals in her at-home nail kit.
  • Lily developed a severe rash after her friend's wedding.
  • Multiple doctors and treatments failed to provide relief.
  • The rash was eventually linked to an allergic reaction to the acrylic in her veneers, potentially triggered by her at-home nail kit.
  • Removing the veneers led to Lily's recovery.

Shownotes Transcript

**"Rough Patch" **

When a young woman’s skin begins to break out after a wedding, she doesn’t think much of it…at first. But as the rash engulfs her body, she begins to wonder if a person can die from eczema.

"No Warning"

When a skinny teen tries to build some muscle, he ends up white as a sheet and vomiting uncontrollably. As the boy’s condition worsens, doctors wonder if his health kick is to blame. 

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