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~Acne
Acne is the term for skin pores that are plugged and appear as pimples with blackheads or whiteheads, commonly occurring on the face.
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~Athlete's Foot
Athlete's foot is a skin disease caused by a fungus, usually occurring between the toes.
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~Birthmarks
Many of us have what are called "birthmarks" when born. In some cases they may appear within the first few weeks of life. They can be brown, tan, blue, pink, or red and made up of blood vessels bunched together in the skin.
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~Cellulitis
Cellulitis is a potentially serious bacterial infection of your skin. It appears as a swollen, red area of skin that feels hot and tender to the touch.
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~Complexion
When we talk about Skin Complexion, we are talking about the overall look of our skin. Is our skin unblemished and free of wrinkles, dryness and blemishes?
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~Dandruff
Dandruff is an itchy, annoying and persistent skin disorder of the scalp. Dead skin is shed by the scalp at an excessive rate and is usually more severe during the winter.
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~Dry Skin
As we age, our skin becomes drier. This can result in flaky and itchy skin, especially in cold, dry, windy climates. Milder cases of dry skin can be managed with a moisturizer used immediately after bathing, while the skin is still damp.
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~Eczema
Eczema may look different from person to person, and is most often characterized by dry, red, extremely itchy patches on the skin.
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~Folliculitis
Folliculitis is an inflammation of one or more hair follicles and may occur anywhere on the skin.
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~Herpes
Most Americans have herpes, either as genital herpes or as cold sores. The main difference is where it appears on the body. It is more common than diseases like diabetes and asthma.
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~Molluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is a common non-cancerous skin growth caused by a viral infection in the top layers of the skin. Similar to warts, they are caused by a different virus.
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~Nail Fungus
Fungal infections of the nail can cause discoloration and abnormal growth and are more common in toenails than fingernails.
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~Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac
The rash that comes from exposure to Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac is caused by an allergic reaction to urushiol, an oily substance produced by these plants.
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~Psoriasis
Psoriasis generally appears as patches of raised red skin covered by a flaky white buildup. In certain kinds of psoriasis, it also has a pimple-ish or burned appearance. Psoriasis can cause intense itching and burning. Researchers believe the immune system sends faulty signals that speed up the growth cycle in skin cells.
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~Ringworm
Ringworm is a contagious fungal (also called tinea) infection that can affect the scalp, the body, the feet, and the nails. It's name derives from the characteristic red rings that can appear on an infected person's skin, and has nothing to do with worms.
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~Rosacea
Rosacea (pronounced "roh-ZAY-sha") is a chronic and potentially life-disruptive disorder primarily of the facial skin, often characterized by flare-ups and remissions. Many have observed that it typically begins any time after age 30 as a redness on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead that may come and go. In some cases, rosacea may also occur on the neck, chest, scalp or ears. Over time, the redness becomes ruddier and more persistent, and visible blood vessels may appear. Left untreated, bumps and pimples often develop, and in severe cases the nose may grow swollen and bumpy from excess tissue.
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~Scabies
Scabies is often hard to detect and causes a fierce, itchy skin condition. It is caused by a tiny mite that has burrowed into the skin.
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~Scars, Scalp, & Skin Tags
Scars are often left when the skin heals itself. Typically, the deeper the wound, the larger the scar.
A skin tag is a small, brown or flesh-colored flap of skin that is usually narrow at its base. Skin tags may appear around the neck, under the arms, under the breasts, in groin creases, and on the inside of the upper thigh area.
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~Shingles
Shingles is an infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles occurs in people who have had chickenpox and represents a reactivation of the dormant varicella-zoster virus, which we carry with us all our lives after battling chickenpox.
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~Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. The three major types of skin cancer are the highly curable basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas and the more serious malignant melanoma. The American Cancer Society estimates that during 2003, about 1 million new cases of basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma and about 54,200 new cases of malignant melanoma will be diagnosed. It is also expected that skin cancer will claim the lives of approximately 9,800 Americans.
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~Skin Changes Related to Pregnancy
Pregnancy often causes many changes to your skin. Babies and children need skin care too!
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~Sunburn
Sunburn is caused by overexposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun or other source.
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~Tinea Versicolor
Tinea versicolor has small, scaly white-to-pink or tan-to-dark spots which can be scattered over the upper arms, chest and back. They may sometimes appear on the neck and the face. On light skin, tinea versicolor may be faint or can appear as tan-to-pink spots, while on dark skin tinea versicolor may be light or dark. The fungus grows slowly and prevents the skin from tanning normally. As the rest of the skin tans in the sun, the pale spots, which are affected by the yeast, become more noticeable, especially on dark skin.
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~Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are gnarled, enlarged veins (blood vessels) close to your skin's surface and can cause aching pain and discomfort.
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~Warts
Warts are non-cancerous skin growths caused by a viral infection in the top layer of the skin.
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