Submitted by Steve Ross on Sun, 02/04/2007 - 10:12am.
The Mayo Clinic has prepared a series of slides showing a variety of skin conditions resulting from over-exposure to sunlight. The slides include examples of:
Submitted by Steve Ross on Mon, 01/29/2007 - 11:46am.
Dry skin, also known as Xerosis, usually is not serious, although it is unsightly. In some cases, if the skin is not moisturized sufficiently and preventative measures are not taken, deep fissures and cracks can open up, bleed, and hurt. Fortunately, most dry skin conditions are preventable, resulting from environmental factors that can be wholly or partially controlled.
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