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The unwashed skin is rich in gamma globulin, an organic compound that discourages the growth of microbes. The skin is usually teeming with bacteria, yet they do not cause infections because gamma globulin holds them in check.

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The skin provides both a mechanical and in some places a chemical barrier preventing microorganisms from entering the body. The skin has an unbroken surface, and produces acidic secretions that inhibit bacteria.

The skin is the body's first line of defense in protecting the body from potentially harmful pathogens, as long as you dont have any open cuts or sores that micro organisms could invade your body through

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skin covers the tissues. It forms a barrier for foreign antigens and bacteria. Along with it the sweat contains bacteriosidal agents that kills the bacteria on contact.

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