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Back Acne During Pregnancy

By the time you’re a few months into your pregnancy, you’ll know whether you’re one of the lucky few who have the legendary pregnancy glow or whether you’ll spend the next six months battling acne, like you did back in high school. If you’re plagued with pregnancy breakouts on your back and shoulders, they’ll most likely disappear a few months after your baby’s birth, but a few basic steps will help you avoid unsightly spots.

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Severe Acne During Pregnancy

Severe acne probably wasn’t the type of “glow” you were hoping for during your pregnancy. Unfortunately, for many expecting mothers, acne is often worse early in pregnancy, clearing up the closer you get to your due date. Although many treatment options for acne are off limits while you’re pregnant, there are still ways you can get clearer skin.

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Rosacea in Kids

Rosacea is a skin disorder that is rarely seen in kids, according to Rosacea.org. The majority of people affected by this chronic condition are adults ages 30 to 50. Women are more likely than men to develop it, and fair-skinned, blue-eyed women most of all. Still, children can develop rosacea, although the symptoms are often mistaken for other, more common skin disorders.

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Tooth Discoloration in Children

A child’s smile will brighten anyone’s day, but tooth discoloration can diminish the beauty of that smile. While tooth discoloration is not usually a serious health threat, unsightly teeth can make your child uncomfortable. In some cases, the discoloration is easily remedied, but in others, more complex issues need to be addressed.

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Allergy to the Sun

Sun goddesses beware. If you notice that you get an itchy, red rash, particularly on your neck, the back of your hands, your arms or your legs, after being out in the sun, you may have a sun allergy. When your immune system recognizes your sun-altered skin and rejects it, your body fights by producing an allergic reaction, usually in the form of a rash. No one knows why some people have this sort of reaction, although you could have inherited the condition.