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		<title>What is Acanthosis Nigricans? Darkening and Thickened Skin</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:31:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Acanthosis nigricans is a skin disorder where the skin becomes brown to black, thick and velvety particularly at the body folds and creases like the forehead, armpits, groin and neck. This discoloration and thickening of the skin is most commonly associated with obesity. Acanthosis nigricans is more common in darker skinned people and only occurs [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What are the Different Types of Psoriasis? Pictures, Information</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2010 17:48:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are five different types of psoriasis, some of which may coexist, although in most cases it is only type that will be predominant. Other types of psoriasis may appear and remain for long periods of time or clear up quickly with the return of the predominant plaque appearance. The treatment for each type of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is PUVA? Psoralen and UVA Treatment for Psoriasis</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:58:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Skin Diseases]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[flaky skin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[psoriasis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skin rash]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[PUVA is one of the many treatment options for psoriasis using ultraviolet light to reduce skin thickening and sometimes resolve plaques completely. It is not a cure for psoriasis but can be very effective in managing the active stages of this skin disease. PUVA stands for Psoralen and UVA. It is a form of light [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is Psoriasis? Thick, Scaling, Dry and Flaky Skin Disease</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:56:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Skin Diseases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[autoimmune diseases]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition where the skin thickens and the area swells causing clearly defined areas of raised red patches with silvery-white flaky skin in the middle. This skin condition tends to affect the extensor surfaces of the body and can also involve the scalp, sometimes leading to hair loss, and the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Causes an Itchy Skin Rash on the Neck and Throat?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:57:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Signs & Symptoms]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Skin Diseases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[itchy skin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[neck rash]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most cases of a skin rash on the throat or neck are acute (short term). It may be due to an irritation from the fabric of your clothing (contact dermatitis) or a skin condition like hives (urticaria) and in some severe cases of acne, there may be some pimples on the neck which are itchy. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is a Skin Yeast Infection? Skin Candida, Candidiasis</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:21:10 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Skin Diseases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fungal infection]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Candida is an yeast type of  fungus that occurs on the skin and cavities of the body but will not cause an infection in most cases. A candida infection, known as candidiasis, is more likely to occur on the skin although it can also infect the vagina, mouth or intestines. Infection of the latter two [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is Athlete&#8217;s Foot? Fungal Infection, Feet Fungus</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:31:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[fungal infection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ringworm]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Athlete&#8217;s foot is a the most common type of fungal skin infection and while it may affect the entire foot, it tends to occur more on side of the feet and between the toes. Athlete&#8217;s foot or feet fungus as it is sometimes called is medically known as tinea pedis (tinea ~ fungal infection, pedis [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is Acne? Pimples, Zits on Face, Chest &amp; Back</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:50:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[acne]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[backne]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[oily skin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pimples]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Acne is a broad term to describe a number of inflammatory skin conditions. It is often used to refer to acne vulgaris, a common skin disorder that affects a large number of teens and is characterized by pimples or zits. Acne is related to an increase in the oiliness of the skin, usually triggered by [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What are the Different Types of Acne Treatment?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:30:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Acne can be quite debilitating as the psychological effect can be distressing for many sufferers, especially teens who are more conscious of their appearance. Understanding the different types of treatment available for acne can assist you with making the correct choice and spare you a significant amount of money wasted in searching for an acne [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What causes Pruritis (Itching)? Itchy Skin</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:39:45 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Allergy & Intolerance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Signs & Symptoms]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[itch]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[itching]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[itchy skin]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pruritis is the medical term for itching and is one of the most common and uncomfortable symptoms experienced by all age groups. In most cases, short term itching may not be serious unlike other symptoms like pain but a persistent itchy skin should always be investigated for more serious causes. Itch may be triggered by [...]]]></description>
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