7 skin care myths you thought were true
October 31, 2017 by Constance Sommer
Itchy skin, bright rashes, dark blemishes, sun burns. Our skin changes all the time, but usually we don't give it much thought until we spot a pimple here or a bumpy rash there. But every day your skin has a long list of responsibilities for safeguarding your health: It's a barrier that prevents disease, a defender against early signs of infection, an early alert system for diseases and a vehicle for our sense of touch. In short, skin is your body's first line of defense.
With its responsibilities can come skin problems that range from mildly annoying to serious health threats. The question is, which is which? Thanks to the internet and their own curiosity, patients today often present their physicians with self-diagnoses or questionable medical theories. But do you know what's fact and what's fiction about your skin?
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