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Acne: Skin Disorder

13 Nov

Acne is a skin disorder that is manifested by different types of bumps. They include whiteheads, blackheads, pimples and cysts. What causes these annoying bumps? The skin is covered with tiny holes called hair follicles or pores. The pores contain sebaceous glands (also called oil glands) that produce sebum, an oil that moistens your hair and skin. Read the rest of this entry »

 
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Skin Allergies – A Chronic Disease

02 Nov

AllergiesWhat is an allergy?

A person with allergies has increased sensitivity to specific substances also known as allergens. According to the National Institutes of more than fifty million people in the United States suffer from allergies each year. Allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic disease in the United States. Read the rest of this entry »