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  • Pressure Sores - Topic Overview

    03/15/07, Healthwise

    A pressure sore (bed sore) is an injury to the skin and/or the tissues under the skin. Constant pressure on an area of skin reduces blood supply to the area. Over time, it can cause the skin to break down and form an open sore (ulcer).

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  • Impetigo

    08/04/08, Healthwise

    What is impetigo?

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  • Cellulitis - Topic Overview

    03/22/07, Healthwise

    Cellulitis is a skin infection caused by bacteria. Normally, your skin helps protect you from infection. But if you have a cut, sore, or insect bite, bacteria can get into the skin and spread to deeper tissues. If it is not treated with a

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  • 6 Great Reasons to Use a Retinoid

    11/21/08, The Skin Guru

    Retinoids are the only type of topical cream proven to improve wrinkles.

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  • Rosacea - Topic Overview

    07/24/07, Healthwise

    Rosacea (say “roh-ZAY-sha”) is a skin disease that causes redness and pimples on your nose, cheeks, chin, and forehead. The redness may come and go. People sometimes call rosacea "adult acne" because it can cause outbreaks that look like

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  • Pityriasis Rosea

    11/19/07, Healthwise

    Pityriasis rosea is a harmless, common skin problem that causes a rash. Although it can occur at any age, it is seen most often in those between the ages of 10 and 35.

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  • Acne Vulgaris - Topic Overview

    03/01/07, Healthwise

    Acne vulgaris, or acne, is a skin problem that starts when oil and dead skin cells clog up your pores. Some people call it blackheads, blemishes, whiteheads, pimples, or zits. When you have just a few red spots, or pimples, you have a mil

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