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Dandruff is the excessive
flaking of dead skin that
forms on the scalp. As it is
normal for skin cells to die
and flake off, a small
amount of flaking is normal
and in fact quite common.
Some people, however, either
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Rash
A rash is a change in the
skin which affects its
appearance or texture. A
rash may be localised to one
part of the body, or affect
all the skin. Rashes may
cause the skin to change
color, itch, become warm,
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Itch
An itch is a sensation felt
on an area of skin that
causes a person or animal to
desire to scratch that area.
It is a distressing symptom
that can cause discomfort.
Scratching may cause breaks
in the skin that may result
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Psoriasis
Psoriasis is an
immune-mediated disease
which affects the skin and
joints. It commonly causes
red scaly patches to appear
on the skin. The scaly
patches caused by psoriasis
are often called psoriasis
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