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Some skin changes, like dry skin, wrinkles and age spots, are common and happen with age. Others, like dark patches or lumps and bumps, can be unexpected. Most are nothing to worry about, but they can sometimes be a sign of a medical condition.

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ingrown hairs
Ingrown hairs: symptoms, causes and how to get rid of them
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Excessive hair in women (hirsutism): how to deal with it
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Laser hair removal vs. electrolysis: which is best for you?
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Does shaving make hair grow thicker? 13 hair removal myths, debunked
Milia are tiny white or yellow protein-filled bumps on your skin.
What is milia?
Mild dry skin on person's hand
What is mild dry skin?
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Lichen planus: Symptoms, causes and treatment
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What are milia and what can you do about them?
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What are the best products for rosacea?
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What is the best moisturiser for rosacea?
An adult hand with Raynaud's phenomenon.
What is cyanosis — and what causes it?
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I have a lump under my skin -- what could it be?
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Armpit lumps: When to worry
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What do healthy nails look like?
Lipoma
Lipoma
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Blushing
Rosacea
Rosacea
Roseola
Roseola
Itching
Itching
Nail abnormalities
Nail abnormalities
Lichen sclerosus
Lichen sclerosus
Vitiligo
Vitiligo
Scleroderma
Scleroderma
Stretch marks
Stretch marks
Lumps and swellings
Lumps and swellings
Verrucas and warts
Verrucas and warts
Skin tags
Skin tags
Moles
Moles
Blue Lips or Skin
Blue Lips or Skin
Actinic keratosis
Actinic keratosis
Blue lips or skin
Blue lips or skin
Pityriasis versicolor
Pityriasis versicolor

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