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Skin serves many purposes for the human body, including regulation of body temperature and protection from the elements. During the months prior to birth, the mother's womb is performing these tasks for the baby. But at birth, the baby's skin is preparing to take care of these important functions on its own.
According to Dr. Denise W. Metry, an assistant professor of dermatology and pediatrics at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas, two of the major determining factors of what the condition is and how best to treat it are location and appearance. Dr. Metry explains some of the most common skin conditions as well as the best remedies and/or treatments:
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