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  Acne is defined as a chronic skin disorder in which the hair follicles become blocked and/or inflamed. There are several variants of acne and they range from mild to severe. In almost all cases, acne appears on the face, but acne can also affect the neck, chest, and back area. Although usually not considered a dangerous medical condition, acne can cause psychological distress and even skin scarring. Teenagers are the most commonly affected group with around 85% of 16-18 year olds believed to have some form of acne. However, some people may suffer from acne well into their 30s and 40s even. Although acne usually clears on its own during one’s mid-twenties, it is important to treat acne early on to prevent scarring and self-esteem problems. Most dermatologists agree that acne is not something we should ignore and given the many treatment options we have today, there’s no reason not to treat acne. However, treating acne can be difficult in some cases, but most acne responds to...

Hepatitis Introduction Hepatitis virus is a versatile virus that inflames the liver. It can be transmitted through a number of ways, and not all strands of hepatitis are lethal. The liver is the second largest organ in the human body, preceded by the skin (yes, the skin is an organ). It handles certain processes when dealing with substances that you consume, and helps in creating waste from these substances, as well as building cells. Among the processes of the liver: it creates urine; digests harmful substances (like alcohol), creates red blood cells; helps regulate the glucose level within the body and creates certain amino acids, which are the building blocks of the cells. As you can see, the liver is very important is vital to our survival. Signs and Symptoms Although hepatitis virus comes in various strains, its signs and symptoms are often similar. There are two phases to the virus: The first phase is called the acute phase. The symptoms in this phase are akin to a mil...