painful skin condition that can affect the elderly, and are actually hard cysts that will crop up on the face, back and shoulders. It affects many species in their old age, including Humans and They do have a very similar appearance to sea barnacles, which is where the condition got its name from. It's a bit of an urban legend that elderly folk who live by the sea are more likely to develop this condition; it can develop in anyone regardless of where they live. Barnacles aren't real barnacles like you would find in the sea. They're athat can affect the elderly, and are actually hard cysts that will crop up on the face, back and shoulders. It affects many species in their old age, includingand Rakuwas (though it affects each with different symptoms).They do have a, which is where the condition got its name from. It's a bit of an urban legend that elderly folk who live by the sea are more likely to develop this condition; it can develop in anyone regardless of where they live.

Causes Barnacles come about due to a hormone imbalance as a person goes through their years of menopause. It it a common symptom of old age, but many people only experience mild symptoms and singular wart-like bumps that are easy to conceal. A bad hygiene routine and poor diet will worsen the symptoms, causing the cysts to grow faster and become rougher in appearance. Beat the barnacles by keeping clean and staying lean! — Common phrase That woman really gets on my barnacles!! — Common phrase

Symptoms cysts to grow and harden in naturally oily areas such as the face, back and shoulders. In Elderly Rakuwa often take extra care of themselves to prevent this condition, as the barnacles can grow so much that it locks up the movement in their many joints. New growths are smooth and shiny like a normal cyst, but will develop a dry crusty exterior that hardens with the build up of dead skin to resemble the appearance of sea barnacles. This hormone inbalance causesin naturally oily areas such as the face, back and shoulders. In Rakuwa , these cysts develop in soft areas like under the armpits and knees, and can also develop beneath their chitin which can become incredibly painful and debilitating.Elderly Rakuwa often take extra care of themselves to prevent this condition, as the barnacles can grow so much that it locks up the movement in their many joints.New growths are smooth and shiny like a normal cyst, but will develop a dry crusty exterior that hardens with the build up of dead skin to resemble the appearance of sea barnacles.

Treatment The uncomfortable swelling and soreness can be eased with numbing creams made of mild herbal poultices, or for a more potent effect: jellyfish stinger extract*

*may cause permanent nerve damage and/or facial paralysis Smaller cysts can be removed but will cause scarring, due to elderly skin being more fragile. Larger cysts can be dangerous to remove and may spread the infection further.

Prevention Clean yer butt properly or you'll get butt barnacles!! Get away from me you bum-barnacle! — common insult Barnacles can be prevented in elderly folk by keeping up a good hygeine routine. For Humans this means washing thoroughly at least once a day, but more frequently is recommended. For Having a healthy diet containing fewer processed foods and sweet indulgences can help reduce the growth of the cysts, too. by keeping up a good hygeine routine. Forthis means washing thoroughly at least once a day, but more frequently is recommended. For Rakuwa this means washing and gently polishing themselves too, taking care to tackle hard to reach areas with soap foam.Having a healthy diet containing fewer processed foods and sweet indulgences can help reduce the growth of the cysts, too.