as in swelling
a condition in which a part of your body becomes red, swollen, and painful
The drug is used to reduce inflammation. Inflammation around a wound can signal an infection.
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However, azelaic acid is particularly effective at killing acne-causing bacteria, loosening skin to unclog pores, reducing inflammation, and evening skin tone (all without irritating sensitive skin types).
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 19 Mar. 2025
Vitamin E is a source of antioxidants, which help protect the skin from damage and reduce inflammation.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 18 Mar. 2025
Researchers note that pecans contain polyphenols, which may help keep blood vessels healthy by reducing inflammation.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Eating sea moss or taking sea moss supplements may help reduce inflammation or irritation in the gut.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 19 Mar. 2025
Vitamin E is a source of antioxidants, which help protect the skin from damage and reduce inflammation.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 18 Mar. 2025
Researchers note that pecans contain polyphenols, which may help keep blood vessels healthy by reducing inflammation.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Eating sea moss or taking sea moss supplements may help reduce inflammation or irritation in the gut.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Inflammation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflammation. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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