Cryptic crossword clue
Artist’s concealing this woman’s skin problems 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word RASHES

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The straight part
We know that "skin problems" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case skin problems = rashes.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RASHES mean?

RASHES noun
  1. An area of reddened, irritated, and inflamed skin.
  2. A surge in problems; a spate, string or trend.
RASHES verb
  1. To prepare with haste.
RASHES verb
  1. To pull off or pluck violently.
  2. To slash; to hack; to slice.

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