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Albinism
Albinism is an inherited condition that affects the production of melanin, the pigment that colours the skin, hair and eyes.
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Vitiligo - Treatment
Read about the treatments for vitiligo, which include camouflage creams, topical corticosteroids, other types of topical medication and depigmentation.
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Osteoporosis - Prevention
Your genes are responsible for determining your height and the strength of your skeleton, but lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise influence how healthy your bones are.
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Burns and scalds - Treatment
Appropriate first aid must be used to treat any burns or scalds as soon as possible. This will limit the amount of damage to your skin.
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Burns and scalds - Recovery
How long it takes to recover from a burn or scald depends on how serious it is and how it is treated.
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Burns and scalds - Complications
Burns and scalds can sometimes lead to further problems, including shock, heat exhaustion, infection and scarring.
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Sunscreen and sun safety
Find out how to protect your skin and eyes from UV sun damage, plus advice on using sunbeds and checking moles.
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Heatwave: how to cope in hot weather
Find out how to keep cool and safe in a heatwave, and who is most at risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
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Side effects of methotrexate
NHS medicines information on side effects of methotrexate and what you can do to cope.
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How and when to take methotrexate
NHS medicines information on dosage for methotrexate, how to take it and what to do if you miss a dose or take too much.