Dermatology News
This is Dermatology News from Medical News Today. Focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to skin, hair and nails. It also concentrates on maintaining the health of your skin. Your skin is your body’s largest organ, which covers and protects your body. Anything that irritates, clogs or inflames your skin can cause symptoms such as redness, swelling, burning and itching. Common skin conditions include Warts, Ringworm, Impetigo, Vitiligo, Psoriasis and Skin Tags.
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How to use essential oils for scars
on August 16, 2019 at 10:00 pm
Some essential oils may combat infection and inflammation, which can help wounds heal and improve skin health. Here, learn about the evidence behind these essential oils and how to use them to help prevent scars.
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What can cause rectal pain?
on August 16, 2019 at 9:00 pm
Many factors can cause rectal pain. This article looks at the causes of pain around the rectum, the symptoms, and ways to relieve it at home.
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Why have my toes turned red?
on August 15, 2019 at 10:00 pm
The toes can turn red because of cold weather, injuries, infections, or other health issues. Learn more about the causes and treatments here.
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What causes numbness and tingling?
on August 15, 2019 at 6:00 pm
Numbness and tingling can occur in different parts of the body. Though they are often harmless sensations, some serious conditions can cause numbness and tingling. Learn more here.
Skin Cancer News
MELANOMA / SKIN CANCER NEWS FROM MEDICAL NEWS TODAY SKIN CANCERS INCLUDE MELANOMA, BASAL CELL, AND SQUAMOUS CELL. MELANOMA IS A CANCER THAT BEGINS IN THE MELANOCYTES – THE CELLS THAT PRODUCE THE SKIN COLORING OR PIGMENT KNOWN AS MELANIN. BASAL AND SQUAMOUS CELL SKIN CANCERS ARE CALLED NON-MELANOMAS. MOST BASAL AND SQUAMOUS CELL CANCERS DEVELOP ON SUN-EXPOSED AREAS OF THE SKIN, LIKE THE FACE, EAR, NECK, LIPS, AND THE BACKS OF THE HANDS. BASAL CELL, SQUAMOUS CELL AND MELANOMA CANCERS ARE ALMOST ALWAYS CURABLE WHEN THEY ARE FOUND IN THE VERY EARLY STAGES.
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Gleevec (imatinib)
on August 15, 2019 at 7:00 am
Gleevec (imatinib) is a brand-name prescription medication. It’s used to treat certain types of blood cancers, including Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph+) chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). It’s also used to treat certain types of skin cancer and gastrointestinal cancer. Learn about […]
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Does vitamin A help reduce skin cancer risk?
on August 2, 2019 at 7:00 am
A new study suggests that people who have a higher vitamin A intake may have a lower risk of developing a common form of skin cancer.
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Fat cells may explain why melanoma becomes 'aggressive and violent'
on July 29, 2019 at 10:00 am
Scientists find that fat cells transfer gene-altering proteins to melanoma cells, making them more aggressive. They also show a way to block this process.
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Facts about skin cancer in black people
on July 17, 2019 at 2:00 am
Black people can get skin cancer, though it is less likely to affect them than people with lighter skin. For darker-skinned people, it usually occurs on lighter areas of the skin. Learn more here.
Dermatology News
This is Dermatology News from Medical News Today. Focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to skin, hair and nails. It also concentrates on maintaining the health of your skin. Your skin is your body's largest organ, which covers and protects your body. Anything that irritates, clogs or inflames your skin can cause symptoms such as redness, swelling, burning and itching. Common skin conditions include Warts, Ringworm, Impetigo, Vitiligo, Psoriasis and Skin Tags.
-
How to use essential oils for scars
on August 16, 2019 at 10:00 pm
Some essential oils may combat infection and inflammation, which can help wounds heal and improve skin health. Here, learn about the evidence behind these essential oils and how to use them to help prevent scars.
-
What can cause rectal pain?
on August 16, 2019 at 9:00 pm
Many factors can cause rectal pain. This article looks at the causes of pain around the rectum, the symptoms, and ways to relieve it at home.
-
Why have my toes turned red?
on August 15, 2019 at 10:00 pm
The toes can turn red because of cold weather, injuries, infections, or other health issues. Learn more about the causes and treatments here.
-
What causes numbness and tingling?
on August 15, 2019 at 6:00 pm
Numbness and tingling can occur in different parts of the body. Though they are often harmless sensations, some serious conditions can cause numbness and tingling. Learn more here.
Skin Cancer News
MELANOMA / SKIN CANCER NEWS FROM MEDICAL NEWS TODAY SKIN CANCERS INCLUDE MELANOMA, BASAL CELL, AND SQUAMOUS CELL. MELANOMA IS A CANCER THAT BEGINS IN THE MELANOCYTES – THE CELLS THAT PRODUCE THE SKIN COLORING OR PIGMENT KNOWN AS MELANIN. BASAL AND SQUAMOUS CELL SKIN CANCERS ARE CALLED NON-MELANOMAS. MOST BASAL AND SQUAMOUS CELL CANCERS DEVELOP ON SUN-EXPOSED AREAS OF THE SKIN, LIKE THE FACE, EAR, NECK, LIPS, AND THE BACKS OF THE HANDS. BASAL CELL, SQUAMOUS CELL AND MELANOMA CANCERS ARE ALMOST ALWAYS CURABLE WHEN THEY ARE FOUND IN THE VERY EARLY STAGES.
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Gleevec (imatinib)
on August 15, 2019 at 7:00 am
Gleevec (imatinib) is a brand-name prescription medication. It’s used to treat certain types of blood cancers, including Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph+) chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). It’s also used to treat certain types of skin cancer […]
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Does vitamin A help reduce skin cancer risk?
on August 2, 2019 at 7:00 am
A new study suggests that people who have a higher vitamin A intake may have a lower risk of developing a common form of skin cancer.
-
Fat cells may explain why melanoma becomes 'aggressive and violent'
on July 29, 2019 at 10:00 am
Scientists find that fat cells transfer gene-altering proteins to melanoma cells, making them more aggressive. They also show a way to block this process.
-
Facts about skin cancer in black people
on July 17, 2019 at 2:00 am
Black people can get skin cancer, though it is less likely to affect them than people with lighter skin. For darker-skinned people, it usually occurs on lighter areas of the skin. Learn more here.