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Curing the Skin The skin is the largest, most important organ in the human body by weight and surface area. It makes up about sixteen percent of the human body weight. Dermatology is the science of the structure, functions, and diseases of the skin ("Structure and Function" n.p.). This medical field is explored by dermatologists. They are physicians who diagnose and treat diseases of the skin, hair, and nails. They analyze malignant disorders of the skin and related tissues of the mouth as well as external genitalia. (Hayes 155). The most common branch explored is the one dealing with only the epidermis, the outer layer of the skin, excluding hair follicles and nails. The skin acts as a wall between our internal body and the external world. Diseases and infections such as skin cancer and acne compromise this barrier ("Structure and Function" n.p.). In the world of dermatology, there are many...

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