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Apparently a specific grass snake that lives in Kirkpinar, Turkey, is able to cure both eczema and psoriasis. Some other conditions can be treated too, but according to the local practitioners the snakes are most beneficial for skin conditions.

In mid-May these snakes hatch and are collected and fed cow’s milk for two months. During this time four female snake charmers slash practitioners treat sufferers from all over Turkey. In addition to skin conditions, the snakes can also treat headaches, neck aches, backaches and stomachaches. Ten sessions are recommended and involve 10 minutes where the snake slithers on the patient’s troubled area.

To read more about the Turkish healing snakes, read more at “Today’s Zaman.”

Pityriasis Leichenoides et Variolaformis Acuta (PLEVA) or Mucha Habermann’s Disease is a rare skin condition where small red bumps form in clusters on the torso or upper extremities. These bumps often itch and turn to dark scabs and then scars.

The condition is rare. So rare, in fact, that doctors often misdiagnose it as scabies. PLEVA is not deadly and it is not a result of an infection. Many doctors believe it is an immune disorder, though, the exact cause is still not clear. It’s also not clear what the best treatments are.

Antibiotics rarely have an impact so it is recommended that those diagnosed with PLEVA take simple precautions like not touching the affected skin, keeping the area moisturized, and seeking out an esthetician that provides ultra-violet light therapy.

Lately there has been a lot of coverage on the Smartxide Laser treatment that removes discoloration in the skin. Be it melasma, freckles, or just general aging, the Smartxide Laser is different from other laser treatments because instead of removing entire layers of skin the Smartxide Laser only targets small spots, or dots on the face.

Recovery time is shortened up to just two or three days instead of several weeks, and although there is some redness and discomfort associated with the 30-minute treatment, there is little pain. The technology is fairly new (the FDA just approved it), but many dermatologists are equipped to carry out the procedure, which carries a hefty price tag of up to $4,000.