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15 April
The kava plant is a member of the black pepper family (Piper methysticum) that is traditionally used in the South Pacific to make a psychotropic beverage consumed in cultural ceremonies and also socially — the drink is also called kava [1–3].
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15 April
Enlarged pores are depressions in the facial skin surface that contain one or more openings to the ducts carrying sweat and oil from their respective eccrine glands and sebaceous glands.
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29 April
Body piercing is the practice of creating an opening through a part of the human body to allow for adornment with jewels, metals or cultural pieces either for temporary or permanent use.
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29 April
Antimicrobial peptides are protein molecules of the innate immune system and are found in all organisms. They have potent broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties and help protect the body against infection.
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18 April
Biologic medicine approved by FDA for use in atopic eczema.
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18 April
Periorificial dermatitis is a common facial skin problem characterised by groups of itchy or tender small red papules.
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18 April
Excessive alcohol (ethanol) intake or alcohol abuse can result in many health problems and is implicated as a cause or aggravating factor for several skin conditions.
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18 April
The first sign of a melanoma is usually an unusual or funny-looking mole or freckle.
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