Tag Archives: Childhood (11 mo – 12 yrs)
Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)

Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)

on April 4, 2010 in Skin Cancer - Non-Melanoma

General Information About Skin Cancer Skin cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the skin. The skin is the body’s largest organ. It protects against heat, sunlight, injury, and infection. Skin also helps control body temperature and stores water, fat, and vitamin D. The skin has several layers, [...]

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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

on March 31, 2010 in Dermatology

Atopic dermatitis is a hereditary and chronic skin disorder that mostly affects infants and young children, but may last until a child reaches adolescence or adulthood.

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Anatomy of the Skin

Anatomy of the Skin

on March 31, 2010 in Dermatology, Skin Cancer - Melanoma, Skin Cancer - Non-Melanoma

The skin is the body’s largest organ. It serves as a protective shield against heat, light, injury, and infection.

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