NSAIDS, ice paks, and topically applied anti-inflammatory medications may alleviate pain associated with intercostal strain.

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It can be combined with oil and applied topically to injured areas to reduce swelling and pain, he adds.

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Antioxidants applied topically have been shown to protect against sun damage that can cause wrinkles and changes in skin pigmentation, Dr. Alster says.

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Used topically, the honey can help prevent the attachment of bacteria to tissue, thereby allowing the healing process to accelerate and the infection to clear.

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' With these songs, I feel like the old-school folks who love traditional music are going to love this, but it's also cool enough, and topically challenging enough, that young people are going to dig it, too.

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