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Skin conditions such as moles, age spots and warts are all natural irregularities in the skin. Watch the animation to learn what causes these irregularities. See more »
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Medical skin problems can be serious and life-threatening. Understanding medical skin problems is extremely helpful in diagnosing them early. This section covers everything to do with medical skin problems.
10 Common Skin Irritants
All kinds of things can irritate your skin. It could be a chemical, a surface or a substance to which you're allergic. What irritants should you avoid, and how do you treat these itchy problems?
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5 Ways to Prevent Skin Cancer
Applying sunscreen during beach trips isn't enough to ward off skin cancer. What are some simple things you can do all the time to protect yourself from getting ill down the road?
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7 Ways to Get Rid of Cold Sores
While you can't do much about the way a cold sore looks, you can do a few things to help decrease discomfort, speed healing and keep it from coming back.
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Are chicken pox and shingles the same thing?
It's common knowledge that once you've had chickenpox, you probably won't get the disease again. But can you get shingles?
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Are new moles always a sign of cancer?
A new mole doesn't necessarily mean you have cancer -- people often develop new moles early in life. Of course, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't keep an eye out for them.
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Can your sweat be different colors?
Sweat stains are already a pain to get out of shirts, but imagine how difficult it would be if your perspiration came in rainbow colors. What brings on a case of red (or blue or black) sweat?
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Fact or Fiction: Pimples
Pimples. We've all had 'em, and we've all tried our darnedest to get rid of 'em. To pop or not to pop? Should you stop eating pizza to avoid becoming a pizza face? Take this quiz to find out how much you know about the inner workings of pimples.
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How Acne Works
A giant zit on the tip of your nose can ruin your day -- especially since acne loves to show up right before a first date. What's the best way to deal with it?
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How Adult Acne Works
Although acne is typically associated with the teenage years, many adults also find themselves fighting breakouts. Find out what's behind adult acne and what treatment options are available.
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How Albinism Works
Despite some stigma affecting those who have it, albinism isn't a disease. It's a genetic condition marked by the body's inability to produce melanin.
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How Athlete's Foot Works
The same types of fungi that cause ringworm and jock itch can also lead to athlete's foot. What steps can you take to avoid getting this uncomfortable -- but treatable -- skin condition?
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How Bacterial Skin Infections Work
When bacteria enter your body through a break in your skin, it can create one of several types of infections. How do you know you're infected and whether it's serious enough to see a doctor?
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How Bedsores Work
While bed rest may sound like a relaxing reprieve from the chaos of daily life, prolonged bed rest can cause bedsores, painful skin ulcers that could be fatal.
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How Chicken Pox Works
Chicken pox causes you to sprout blisters and scratch like crazy. Why did parents intentionally expose their children to this itchy illness before routine vaccinations became available?
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How Cold Sores Work
You're stressed out about a speech you have to give at work and you start to feel a prickling and burning in your lip. Soon, a hard bump starts to form. But you know this isn't a zit; you're getting a cold sore.
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How Common Warts Work
Common warts aren't dangerous. They'll go away if they're left untreated, but this can take anywhere from months to years. However, they're an eyesore and a nuisance, so you may want to get rid of them -- stat.
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How Contact Dermatitis Works
Ugh -- you have an inflamed, itchy, red rash that burns. It could be contact dermatitis caused. But what's caused it and how can you make it go away?
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How does acne work?
It's the bane of countless teenagers and a frustrating surprise for many adults too. Do doctors know what causes acne?
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How Eczema Works
You haven't been near poison ivy in weeks, you aren't allergic to latex and you don't have allergies that give you hives -- at least, you don't think you do. So what's that red patch of itchy dry skin? It could be a type of eczema.
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How Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Works
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes the skin to be overly stretchy or joints to overextend. What causes this syndrome and how can you tell whether you have it?
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