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Questions and Answers on Skin Problems

The skin is the largest organ in the body, providing a barrier between the body's internal environment and the external environment. Allergies, irritants, genetic makeup, certain diseases and immune system problems can irritate, clog or inflame your skin, and can cause symptoms such as redness, swelling, burning and itching.

Common skin problems include rosacea, urticaria or hives, spider veins and varicose veins, stretch marks, cellulite, impetigo, keratosis and ingrown hair. One of the most serious skin problems is skin cancer. Even those individuals who have not suffered from skin problems in their younger years will eventually begin to suffer skin aging symptoms such as fine lines, wrinkles, sagging facial skin, age or liver spots and possibly skin cancer.

06/19/2009 - Questions and Answers

Latex Allergy

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06/18/2009 - Questions and Answers

Cancer and Suntan

Question Can a person with some form of cancer get a suntan, or sunburn? Read more

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06/15/2009 - Questions and Answers

Scleroderma morphea

Question My niece has been diagnosed with morphea scleroderma on her face. She's only 11. Can you tell me more about this condition? Read more

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06/15/2009 - Questions and Answers

Guttate psoriasis

Question I have had psoriasis on my scalp since I was around 10 years old. I'm now 25. About 5 months ago some little red raised spots started to appear on my body; a month or two later I had lot of them all over my body. Read more

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06/15/2009 - Questions and Answers

Premature hair loss in women

Question My wife (25 years old) has noticed what she considers to be an increased rate of hair loss over the past two years. What's the best way to go? Read more

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06/15/2009 - Questions and Answers

Skin that tears easily

Question I'm finding that lately, when I scrape my arms, my skin tears very easy, sometimes taking off pieces of skin. I'm 60 years old. Is this an "age" problem? Read more

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06/12/2009 - Questions and Answers

Should I have Botox for Crow's feet?

Question I'm 55 and healthy. My friend tells me I should get Botox treatment for the "crow's feet" I have around my eyes. Is it safe? I don't want to end up looking worse than I do now. Read more

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06/12/2009 - Questions and Answers

Diet for psoriasis?

Question Can you please suggest what to eat and what not to eat to avoid flare-ups of psoriasis?   Read more

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09/11/2003 - Questions and Answers

Premenopausal acne

I am starting to have pre-menopausal symptoms, including acne. It has affected my back and chest and part of my face, around the mouth and nose. It starts as bumps that itch. What can I do? It's embarrassing. Read more

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07/29/2003 - Questions and Answers

Pimples and Chocolate

My mom and dad tell me that chocolate causes zits or pimples. Is this true or not, and is there proof? Read more

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