As for how your skin reacts to those mutations: It produces more melanin, which is a pigment that works to protect skin by increasing absorption and diffusion of sun radiation—and makes you tan.

Know the cause, texture, appearance and treatment of each of these skin conditions, from the dermat here.

Vitiligo isn't contagious and can't be spread through physical contact. There's no evidence that vitiligo is caused by anything you eat or drink.

Cashews contain a huge amount of protein - over 20 grams in a single cup - plus more than 4 grams of dietary fiber.

Not all essential oils are created equal and some are truly not meant for the skin—that's probably where some of their bad reputation comes from.

Cashews contain a huge amount of protein - over 20 grams in a single cup - plus more than 4 grams of dietary fiber.

Cashews contain a huge amount of protein - over 20 grams in a single cup - plus more than 4 grams of dietary fiber.

Read on to learn more about what the skin barrier is, its purpose, what can cause damage, and how to repair and protect it.

The complaint summary of the death and the possible punitive action against the doctor.

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