Using Safari and Skype and the fan is going full power. What is the problem and how to fix it?

My 13-Inch MacBook Pro has been experiencing heat problems while I go on to applications such as Safari, Word and Skype. It's never done this before.
What's the problem here and how can I fix it?

Skype is the one giving you problems.....
When sitting at idle, Skype can use as much as 90% of your CPU's resources. The reason I know this is because I use Skype and have to shut it down once the fans start spinning and my Macbook starts getting hotter.
Another solution is to downgrade Skype one version down. That seems to work for a few people.
good luck...

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