The skin is the body’s largest organ. It has two main layers which serve a number of important functions. These layers are called the epidermis (the outer layer) and the dermis (the middle layer). The subcutaneous tissue lies below the Continue Reading
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Scabies
Scabies is a condition where the skin is infested by a mite called Sarcoptes scabei. Scabies occurs worldwide and is endemic in some tropical countries. The mite is very small and cannot be seen with the naked eye. It is highly contagious and can be Continue Reading