I've noticed that the skin on my finger joints and knuckles is really rough and dark. It's not dry or anything, but the texture feels different from the rest of my skin. I'm kind of worried about why that might be happening. Could there be specific reasons for this?

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I'm 16 and my face looks small compared to my body since I'm 5'11. Is there any natural way to make my face appear bigger without using makeup or surgery?

Facial bone growth stops after puberty; appearance may be enhanced with grooming, posture, or cosmetic fillers‚Äînot surgery at your age.

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