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  1. Stretch marks

    Over time, stretch marks lose their bright colouring and become silvery, shimmering lines.

  2. Skin explained

    The skin is a good indicator of health - if someone is sick, it often shows in their skin.

  3. Skin cuts and abrasions

    The body begins repairing a wound immediately and the process may continue for days, weeks, months or even years.

  4. Skin

    Information and fact sheets about skin, skin infections, skin cancer, eczema, skin conditions, skin irritation and wounds.

  5. Healthy ageing - the skin

    Many age-related skin changes can be reduced with healthy lifestyle choices and good skin care.

  6. Erythema nodosum

    Erythema nodosum appears as red tender lumps, most commonly on the shins.

  7. Bowen's disease

    Bowen's disease produces persistent red scaly patches on the skin that are neither sore nor itchy.

  8. Solariums and collariums (sunbeds and tanning beds)

    There is no such thing as a safe solarium tan.

  9. Skin cancer - risk factors

    The major cause of skin cancer is over exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or other sources, such as solariums.

  10. Sunburn

    Even mild sunburn can cause permanent skin damage and may increase your risk of skin cancer.

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