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Self teaching module for the influence of culture and pigment on skin conditions in children

Category 5: Skin Manifestations of Cultural Practices

Photo 39: Scarring

These diagonal scars at the top of the buttocks were from cuts made in the skin by the grandmother of this East African child "to help her walk" when she was about 9 months of age. Scars are also common on the face as cosmetic and religious decoration in many African groups.

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