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Psoriasis is a persistent skin disorder that produces red, itchy, dry patches of skin with silvery scales. The disorder often begins in childhood and comes and goes throughout a person’s life. The areas most commonly affected are the scal.. Read More
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Shaving bumps or razor bumps (known medically as pseudofolliculitis barbae) is a common skin condition in the beard area of black men and others who have curly hair. The condition occurs when the sharp ends of shaved hairs grow back into th.. Read More
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Acne is a chronic skin disorder caused by inflammation of the hair follicles and the sebaceous (oil) glands in the skin. The disorder produces skin blemishes commonly called pimples. The blemishes usually appear on the face, neck, back, che.. Read More
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Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin disorder in which red, scaly, itchy patches of skin appear where the sebaceous (oil) glands are located in the skin—on the scalp, eyebrows, sides of the nose, behind the ears, and in the middle of th.. Read More
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Allergic contact dermatitis is a skin condition that occurs when your skin comes into contact with allergens, substances to which you are allergic but that are harmless to most people. This condition is not triggered by harsh soaps or acids.. Read More
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Atopic eczema is a recurrent inflammatory skin condition that produces redness, itching, and scaly patches. People who have atopic eczema also often have other allergic conditions, such as allergic rhinitis or asthma, or are allergic to pen.. Read More
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Too much exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun, sunlamps, or tanning beds produces sunburn. The most common symptom of sunburn is red, swollen, and painful skin that can blister. If the sunburn is severe and covers a large portion of yo.. Read More
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