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Embarrassing Bodies , 9:00pm Friday 19th March 2010 on Channel 4. Catch up for free »

Episode Guide

Episode 2

Patients seen by the doctors in Episode 2 included 30-year-old Jo, whose Psoriasis was ruining her social life, whilst 72-year-old Bryan’s damaged penis was in need of a re-cut!

Also in the clinic this week was Faye, who was desperate to shake off the condition that earned her the name ‘Sweaty Betty’. Meanwhile Big Brother 8 ‘star’ Shabnam dropped in to see the doctors about her incredibly itchy scalp, while bunions were the bane of one patient.

There was also time for the Birmingham University Hockey Club to learn how to carry out a thorough breast examination from Dr Harper…

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hello i have weak bladder for 2years now sins i had baby is there anythink that can help and i have vacoss veins on leg sins i was 19





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i have stress psoriasis iv had it for the last ten years i use 4 difrent typs of of crean and iv had 30 sestions of light trement but its still there i was told u can only have so many light trements becuase your more prone to skin cancer but it make a lot of improve ment





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