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Season Three
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Sunday, July 20, 2008 SEARCH  




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Skin Conditions

As a protective wrapping, skin insulates humans against bumps, bangs, wear and tear. It keeps germs and water out and keeps necessary fluids and salts in. Skin also plays an important part in the regulation of the body temperature. Under certain circumstances, physiology can bring about unwanted disruptions in the skin’s surface. What are the various skin ailments (eczema, psoriasis, melanoma, etc.)? How do they differ? How are they alike? How do they help in identifying other conditions? What is being done to treat them – advances? How can we protect our skin? Particular emphasis on eczema.

For more helpful information about skin conditions, visit:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/skinconditions.html

http://www.aad.org/default.htm

http://www.asds.net