Skin: an owner's manual: common health complaints rise to the surface.(YOUR BODY) Current Health 2, a Weekly Reader publication | April 1, 2006| | COPYRIGHT 2006 Weekly Reader Corp. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

When you discover a new pimple, you probably aren't thinking about how great your skin is. But zits and all, skin is remarkable stuff. Skin is the body's largest organ. It stops harmful germs from entering and prevents the loss of vital fluids, such as water and blood. Sweat glands help maintain a healthy temperature, and nerves feel heat, cold, pressure, and pain.

But because the skin is on the outside of the body, it takes a lot of abuse. From acne and eczema to more serious conditions, a range of issues affect the skin. What's normal and what isn't? Check out ...

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