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1. There is nothing you can do about wrinkles.
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False

2. Dry skin is common in later life.
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False

3. Wrinkling, looseness, leathery-dryness, blotchiness, various growths, yellowing, or pebbly texture can be caused by the sun.
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False

4. People who smoke tend to have fewer wrinkles than nonsmokers of the same age, complexion, and history of sun exposure.
True
False

5. You should examine your skin regularly for sudden changes in the look of a mole or a new spot. Specifically, notice differences in color, size, shape, or surface quality (scaliness, oozing, crusting, or bleeding) as these may represent skin cancer.
True
False

6. Over-the-counter "wrinkle" creams and lotions may help dry skin and make it feel better.
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False

7. Petrolatum, an ingredient in many lotions, creams and ointments, is an excellent moisturizer.
True
False

8. Many moisturizers contain chemicals such as urea, alpha hydroxy acids, lactic acid, or ammonium lactate to reduce scaling and help the skin hold water.
True
False

9. Some moisturizers irritate the skin.
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False

10. Bathing less often and using milder soaps or a soap substitute can help relieve dry skin.
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False

11. A moisturizer such as petrolatum or lanolin should not be applied immediately after bathing and drying off to seal in moisture.
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False

12. Liver spots may indicate that your liver is not working properly.
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False

13. Age or liver spots are called lentigines and have nothing to do with your liver.
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