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Skin & Hair problems

The skin is the body's protective covering. However, it is not an insensitive wall. It is alive, and its cells are constantly multiplying to replace cells shed from the top of the horny external layer.
Many bacteria and fungi (germs) normally live on the skin - some of them helpful and most of them harmless. When the skin is healthy, there is a balance between the skin cells and bacteria and fungi. A number of causes, such as exposure to chemicals or germs not normally found on the skin, can upset this balance. If the body's defences are down, this can lead to diseases. Hair can also be defined as a form of skin and cause us a lot of problems.
The most common skin and hair problems: acne, herpes, impetigo, prickly heat, scabies, tinea, losing hair, having excessive hairs, brittle hairs, ingrown hairs ...
Dealing With An Itchy Anus

Chris Smith, MD

Dealing With An Itchy Anus

Itching of the anus is a common condition which can occur in or around this area and is also associated with a strong urge to scratch. The medical term for this...

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