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Common Skin Conditions at a Glance

The Skinny on Skin

 

The Skinny on Skin  (1 of 11 photos)

Your skin works hard all the time. The body’s largest organ, it helps shield you against germs, control your body temperature, and sense the outside world. Healthy skin also lets you put your best face forward.

 

Reference: Skin, Hair and Nails section on Better Medicine



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