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Acne/ Pimples

Acne/Pimples are small blisters filled with pus. If you're worried about spots, you deserve to be taken seriously. Often a teenager spends hours in front of the mirror wondering 'How did I get it there?' and 'How should they get rid of these'. Pricking the spots or squeezing them only makes them worse as they reappear with vengeance in even more wider area of the face. All teenagers and some adults are constantly bothered by pimples. If you are worried you should see a dermatologist. Some self-care methods would also help.

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Boil / Skin Abscess

A boil, or skin abscess, is a localized infection deep in the skin. A boil generally starts as a reddened, tender area. Over time, the area becomes firm and hard. Eventually, the center of the abscess softens and becomes filled with white cells that the body sends to fight the infection. This collection of white cells is known as pus. Finally, the pus "forms a head" and drains out through the skin.

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Cold Sore

Cold sores are a type of facial sore that are found either on the lips or else on the skin in the area near the mouth. It is also known as fever blisters. Cold sores are caused by a contagious virus the herpes simplex virus . 
 

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Dandruff

Dandruff more scientifically called Seborrheic dermatitis is a disease that causes flaking of the skin. It usually affects the scalp. In adolescents and adults, it is commonly called "dandruff." In babies, it is known as "cradle cap."

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