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About skin

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that causes scaling and inflammation, and may affect nails and joints. Get info on psoriasis causes, symptoms, treatment, prevention and types.

Cold sores

Cold sores or fever blisters are small, painful, blisters or sores that appear on the lips. Read about the causes, prevention and remedies for this common viral infection.

Impetigo

Impetigo is a fairly common and highly contagious superficial bacterial skin infection that affects children more than adults.

Dry skin

The skin's oil glands produce natural oil, which protects the skin against water loss. Dry skin (xerosis) can be the result when the oil is depleted.

Zapping zits away

Fifteen minutes of laser light can control acne for up to three months, a new British study says.

Dandruff

Dandruff holds no health risk, even though it may be itchy and embarrassing.

Rosacea

Rosacea is a fairly common chronic, inflammatory disease of the face. It is characterised by redness and red bumps on the cheeks and possibly the forehead, cheeks, chin and nose.

Leprosy

Leprosy is an infectious disease that has been known since biblical times. It is characterised by disfiguring skin sores, nerve damage, and progressive debilitation.

Birthmarks

A birthmark is a skin blemish which is present at birth and which has usually developed before the baby is born. Birthmarks enlarge commensurate with the growth of the child.

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