Tag Archives: Skin

Skin Tests

on April 30, 2010 in Dermatology

Detailed information on the most common types of skin tests, including patch testing, skin biopsy, and skin culture

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Sunscreen and Skin Cancer

Sunscreen and Skin Cancer

on April 27, 2010 in Skin Cancer - Melanoma

This is an important question. With about a million new cases reported annually, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. And these numbers don’t even include melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer. Although most cases are highly curable, especially when detected early, treating skin cancer can be costly and difficult. There [...]

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Preventing Skin Cancer

Preventing Skin Cancer

on April 21, 2010 in Skin Cancer - Melanoma

Detailed information on skin cancer prevention

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Other Causes and Risk Factors For Skin Cancer

Other Causes and Risk Factors For Skin Cancer

on April 20, 2010 in Skin Cancer - Melanoma

Detailed information on causes and risk factors for skin cancer, including heredity and environment

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Other Benign Skin Growths

Other Benign Skin Growths

on April 17, 2010 in Dermatology

Detailed information on benign skin growths, including dermatofibromas, dermoid cysts, freckles, keloids, keratoacanthomas, lipomas, moles (nevi), and atypical moles (dysplastic nevi)

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Cancer Treatment – Skin, Nails and Chemotherapy

on April 16, 2010 in Skin Cancer - Melanoma

Detailed information on how to manage skin and nail related side effects of chemotherapy

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