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Skin Problems

Acne Vulgaris

Acne Vulgaris

What is acne vulgaris?
Acne vulgaris (acne) is a common skin condition that occurs when oil and dead skin cells clog the skin's pores. Acne vulgaris primarily affects teens; more than 85% experience at least a mild of

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Athletes Foot

What is
athletes foot?

Athletes foot is a skin disease that is caused by a fungus, and it usually occurs between the toes. Fungus develops around the feet because shoes create a warm and humid environment that can promote fungus growth.

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birthmarks

Birthmarks

What are birthmarks?
Birthmarks are colored skin spots that either are present at birth or develop shortly after birth. Birthmarks can be many different colors, including brown, tan, black, pale blue, pink, white, red, or

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blisters

Blisters

Blisters are fluid-filled bumps that look like bubbles on the skin. You may develop a blister on your foot when you wear new shoes that rub against your skin. You can get blisters on your hands when you work in the garden .

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calluses

Calluses
 and corns

Calluses and corns are areas of thick, hardened, dead skin that form to protect the skin and body structure under the skin from pressure, friction, and injury. Calluses and corns become a problem when they grow

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cellulite

What causes cellulite?
Cellulite
 is often caused by fat deposits and excess fluid in the tissues. A common area of cellulite can be located in the buttocks and thighs. Cellulite is stored directly under the skin. Some of the factors

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Chicken Pox

Chicken Pox
 

Chicken pox is an illness that is caused by a virus The virus of chicken pox usually occurs in children. Some of the chicken pox symptoms can start with a cold and fever Other chicken pox symptoms might be swollen or

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Child Rash

Child Rash
, Age 11 and Younger
Healthy skin provides a barrier between the inside of the body and the outside environment. A rash indicates an abnormal change in the skin. In most cases a rash is a minor irritation or is part of an illness

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Cold Sores

Cold Sores

What are cold sores?
Cold sores, sometimes called fever blisters, are clusters of small blisters on the lip and outer edge of the mouth. The skin around the blisters is often red and inflamed. The blisters can break open,

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dandruff

What is dandruff?

Dandruff is a skin condition that occurs when flakes of dead skin form on the scalp .Dandruff is a common condition, and is considered quite normal. However, large amounts of flaking on the scalp can be a visual annoyance

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dermatitis

The definition of
dermatitis

A definition of dermatitis is inflammation of the skin. Dermatitis can be itchy and red, and also not have distinct margins. Dermatitis affects about one in every five people at some point in their lives.

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diabetes

What is
diabetes?

Diabetes is a disease in which the body can not produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is used to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy.

What are some diabetes symptoms to watch out for?
The

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Diaper Rash

Diaper Rash

Diaper rash is a skin irritation caused by skin wetness, friction with the diaper material, and contact with chemicals in the urine and stool. The skin may look red, raw, scalded, or burned. While a diaper rash is , it is

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eczema

What is eczema?

Eczema is a skin condition that appears as a red, itchy, rash. Eczema affects the skin with a dry cracked area that has become sore and ultimately, bleeds through scratching. The areas of the skin that are most problematic

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Free Radicals

Why is Proleva the best Anti-Oxidant ?

Proleva is the newest antioxidant supplement on the market. Proleva uses a powerful blend of the most effective antioxidant ingredients on the market.Proleva has been proven to be effective at both

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frostbite

Frostbite

Frostbite is freezing of the skin and tissues below the skin. It occurs from prolonged exposure to temperatures of 32?F (0?C) or lower. The extent of frostbite depends on the type and length of cold exposure, the temperature,

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Hair Loss

Hair Loss

Everyone experiences some hair loss every day. In fact, it is normal to lose up to 100 hairs a day. However, for many people, hair loss becomes worrisome. Excessive hair loss can be caused by factors such as genetics, disease, ,

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Hair Loss Causes

Hair loss causes are variable

Hair loss causes
 occur for many different reasons. A major surgery or illness can contribute to excessive hair loss. The stress of the operation and illness impact the body, and cause the hair to

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Hair Loss Prevention

Hair loss prevention can be achieved

In many situations,
hair loss prevention
 is unavoidable. Specifically, if there is a genetic link to baldness. However, hair loss prevention can be effective (If in fact there is no of

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Head Lice

Lice

What are lice?
Lice are small insects that live on humans and survive by feeding on blood.

There are three kinds of lice. In general, each lives on a different area of the body.

    * Head lice are

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hives

Hives

Hives (urticaria) are an allergic reaction of the skin. They appear as raised, red, itchy bumps (wheals) of different shapes and sizes, with defined red margins and pale centers. Hives may appear and then disappear at random. They

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melanoma

Skin Cancer,
Melanoma

What is melanoma?
Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that occurs in the pigment-producing skin cells (melanocytes). These cells become abnormal, grow uncontrollably, and aggressively invade surrounding . may

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Nail Fungus

Fungal Nail Infections

What is a
Nail fungus
?
Nail fungus is an infection that occurs when a fungus invades the nail plate and the nail bed beneath a fingernail or toenail. Toenails are more commonly affected than fingernails,

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Poison Ivy

Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac

What are poison ivy, oak, and sumac?
Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are plants that can cause a skin rash called allergic contact dermatitis upon contact. The red, uncomfortable, and itchy rash

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Rash (Teens & Adults)

Rash, Age 12 and Older
Healthy skin provides a barrier between the inside of the body and the outside environment. A rash indicates an abnormal change in the skin.

Rashes are usually caused by skin irritation, which can have many causes

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Ring Worm

Ring worm
 of the Skin

What is ring worm of the skin?
Ring worm is an infection caused by a fungus that grows on the outer layer of skin. Fungal infections of the skin are more common in warm, humid climates. In the United , it

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rosacea

Rosacea

What is rosacea?
Rosacea is a chronic skin disease that comes and goes and is often mistaken for acne. It can cause red patches, lines, and small pimples on the face, as well as burning and irritation in the eyes and eyelids

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scabies

Scabies

What is scabies?
Scabies is a very itchy skin condition caused by tiny mites that burrow into the outer layers of the skin. The most common form of scabies is called papular scabies. Scabies is an infectious disease that can

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shingles

Shingles

What is shingles?
Shingles (herpes zoster) is a viral infection of the nerve roots. It causes pain and a band of rash that spreads on one side of your body. Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Once

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Skin Allergies

Skin allergies

Skin allergies can cause several symptoms or conditions.

    * Ingestion of food or drugs and, sometimes, exposure to environmental factors may cause hives and severe swelling (angioedema).
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Skin Cancer (nonmelanoma)

Skin Cancer, Nonmelanoma

What is skin cancer?
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer.1 It destroys and replaces normal skin cells and tissues and, in some cases, can spread to other parts of the body. Most skin cancers start in

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Skin Moles

Moles

Skin moles
 are non-cancerous skin growths made up of cells (melanocytes or nevus cells) that produce color (pigment). Moles can appear anywhere on the skin, alone or in groups. Most skin moles appear during the first 20 of

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Skin Ulcers

Venous Skin Ulcer

What is a venous skin ulcer?
A venous skin ulcer, also called a stasis leg ulcer, is a shallow wound that develops when the leg veins do not move blood back toward the heart normally (venous insufficiency). skin ulcers

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sunburn

Sunburn

Sunlight can help our mental outlook and help us feel healthier. For people with arthritis, the sun's warmth can help relieve some of their physical pain. Many people also think that a suntan makes a person look young and healthy.

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Varicose Veins

Varicose Veins

What are varicose veins?
Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins near the surface of the skin. They most commonly develop in the legs and ankles.

What causes varicose veins?
Varicose veins develop when you

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warts

Warts and Plantar Warts

What are warts, and what causes them?
A wart is a skin growth caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). There are more than 80 known types of HPV. Warts usually develop in broken skin and can occur anywhere on the .

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Women's Hair Loss

Hair Loss in Women

Hair loss women
 sufferers experience much emotional pain. Many women feel it is a loss of femininity. The most common hair loss women experience is androgenetic alopecia. This is a form of hair thinning over

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