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Skin is the largest organ of your body? It is, in terms of both weight, about 7 pounds, and surface area, about 1.75 square meters. Your skin separates the inside of your body from the outside world. It protects you from bacteria and viruses. IT helps you sense the outside world, such as whether it is hot or cold, wet or dry and it regulates your body temperature.

Conditions that irritate, clog or inflame your skin can cause symptoms such as redness, swelling, burning and itching. Allergies, irritants, your genetic makeup and certain diseases and immune system problems can cause dermatitis, hives and other skin conditions. Many skin problems, such as acne, also affect your appearance.

The biggest enemies of the skin and the one you have the most control over are ultraviolet light , infection by virus or bacteria, and cuts and abraision.

Sun's radiation destroys the skin and accelerates the appearance of aging. This category is reserved for the discussion and information exchange about skin health and the remedies to restore and maintain skin health.~