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Acne is the bane of many teenagers’ existence. Although it is considered a ‘normal’ part of growing up, it seems unfair that just as interest in the opposite sex is beginning and confidence is all-important, a teenager may develop acne. Indeed, the psychological effects of acne can be devastating. Despite all this, it often goes [...]
This is a superficial, contagious infection of the skin sometimes known as ‘school sores’. As this name suggests, it is more common amongst school-age children. It usually affects more than one person in the family or group, and seems to be more common in the summer months. Most commonly it occurs on the face, particularly [...]