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Karen Heslop

Jamaica
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Writes speculative fiction, spicy stories, and monster romance. Mother/Wife/Tree-hugger. Find all my work on the website link.
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Top 4 Tips for Sleeping Better With CSU

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By Karen Heslop
| Black Doctor Verified
Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is a complex condition characterized by itchy, welting skin, swelling, or a combination of both. It’s a subset of chronic urticaria (CU) where people who are dealing with this condition can’t easily identify what triggered their body’s reaction. While the symptoms can be triggered by a physical or chemical factor, there’s no guarantee that these reactions will occur again when you’re exposed to the same things or that you won’t react to something else entirely.
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9 Biggest Signs of Autism in Black Adults

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By Karen Heslop
| MIA Media Group
While many people think autism is usually diagnosed in children, you may be surprised to know how many adults have gone undiagnosed. Though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that almost 5 ½ million Americans are living with autism, there are no readily available statistics to show when they were diagnosed. However, there is enough data to suggest that even more Americans haven’t been diagnosed yet – especially if they’re Black. How is Autism Different in Children vs.
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The Outfit I Wanted to Wear vs. The Outfit My HS Chose for Me

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By Karen Heslop
| Black Doctor Verified
It’s estimated that more than 2 ½ million Americans are currently living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). According to the HS Foundation, this number is projected to double by 2035, potentially accounting for about two percent of the American population. With that many people dealing with HS, the condition shouldn’t feel isolating, but it can. Many people living with HS struggle with everyday issues that they don’t talk about, like their daily routines, laundry, and what to wear.
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