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Find information on skin care and cosmetic surgery. Explore causes and treatments for specific skin diseases.


Skin care basics

Proper skin care for dry skin, normal skin, sun-damaged skin, or a skin disease or skin condition.

Cosmetic procedures

Understand the benefits and risks of cosmetic surgery, wrinkle treatments and other cosmetic enhancements.
Skin cancer: How to protect yourself from the rays Most skin cancers are preventable, yet the rate of skin cancer is increasing. Find out how to reduce your risk.

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Sep 5, 2008