About a week ago, a temporary stay at a friend’s older apartment while my own home was under renovation quickly turned from a convenience into a distressing mystery. Shortly after settling in, I discovered small, itchy red bumps appearing across my legs and back, signaling that something in the environment was amiss. Despite maintaining my usual hygiene and product routines, the persistent irritation pointed toward a localized issue within the living space itself. The realization that an apartment’s history can physically manifest on your skin is a jarring experience, shifting a simple favor into a frustrating search for answers. Suspicions...
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