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Show HEALTH BY UNCLE SAM, M. D. Health Questions Will Bo An-wercd An-wercd If Sent to Information Bureau, U. S. Public HeaJth 8rv Ice, Waahlncton, D. C k FRECKLES Q Please explain the nature and 'cause of freckles. Are they due to faulty dicf Can they be taken off? A Freckles consist of an excessive deposit of pigment in the skin. They art- most frequently seen symmetrical j ly distributed on those parts of the body ordinarily exposed to the light and heat ol the sun. and to atmoc I pheric influences, such as the face thej neck, and the backs of the hands in' persons of both sexes in some persons, per-sons, freckles may be seen on parts not thus exposed, a fact which indicates indi-cates that they are not always the re suit of the agencies noted above It is, probable that there is always a con-! genital predisposition to pigment form ' ations, such as freckles, that require ' certain external conditions for devel- j opment. Freckles have been treated successfully success-fully with a rather stiff needle con neet e,l i t h ( h .-, nnnoth.a l t o rt I ' ; vanlc battery Most of the methods employed by I charlatans for the removal of freckles I depend for their success on thoroughly blistering of the surface While the new epidermis Is free from blemish the ultimate result is a deeper and more persistent pigmentation than that which was previously visible. So far as can be ascertained, diet is not a fuctor In the production of freckles. MALNUTRITION Q Please tell me the best method for putting on flesh I am in good l health, excepting I am tall and slim. J A. You should make sure that you I are not suffering from some underhung underh-ung condition which causes you to be' 1 underweight It is suggested that you go to a good physician, and have him Klve you a thorough examination II you will send me your name and address, ad-dress, a pampblel entitled Malnutrl tion" will be mailed you. Although this wae prepared primarily for dealing1 with malnutrition in children, it will I probably be of service also in y our j I case. DEVELOPING BUST Q What can I do to develop my 1 i bust? I am 17 years old. five feet two inches tall, weigh 117 pounds, and have 1 a flat chest. i A. It is suggested that you live an I outdoor life as much as possible, in-'dulge in-'dulge in physical exercise, such as ten-I ten-I nis. eat plenty of goori wholesome food, j including butter, milk and other fat? Massage of the breasts, using olive oil as a lubricant, may also be of service. |
