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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Causes and treatments for burning legs
on September 18, 2019 at 6:00 am
Muscle soreness, injuries, sunburns, and nerve damage can all cause a burning sensation in the legs. Learn more about the causes and how to treat them here.
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How long are cold sores contagious for?
on September 16, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Cold sores are highly infectious blisters that develop on the lips and around the mouth. They result from a common viral infection and tend to be contagious for around 15 days. Learn more here.
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Way to prevent chemotherapy hair loss in sight
on September 16, 2019 at 4:00 pm
Using a mini organ model, scientists reveal how taxane chemotherapy can permanently damage hair follicles, and how a newer class of drug could prevent it.
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What to know about condoms and allergies
on September 13, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Some people are allergic to latex or other elements of condoms. Learn more about the allergy symptoms that a person may experience after using condoms or similar products during sex.
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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How does sunburn affect dark skin?
on September 18, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Many people believe that dark skin is not susceptible to sun damage. This is not true. Although darker skin tones are less likely to burn, people of all skin tones can get sunburn or skin cancer. Learn more here.
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New moles and what to look out for
on August 30, 2019 at 10:00 pm
Moles, or pigmented growths on the skin, are usually harmless. Most appear in childhood, but adults can develop moles, too, and some may turn into melanomas. Find out what to look for here.
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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.
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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Causes and treatments for burning legs
on September 18, 2019 at 6:00 am
Muscle soreness, injuries, sunburns, and nerve damage can all cause a burning sensation in the legs. Learn more about the causes and how to treat them here.
-
How long are cold sores contagious for?
on September 16, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Cold sores are highly infectious blisters that develop on the lips and around the mouth. They result from a common viral infection and tend to be contagious for around 15 days. Learn more here.
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Way to prevent chemotherapy hair loss in sight
on September 16, 2019 at 4:00 pm
Using a mini organ model, scientists reveal how taxane chemotherapy can permanently damage hair follicles, and how a newer class of drug could prevent it.
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What to know about condoms and allergies
on September 13, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Some people are allergic to latex or other elements of condoms. Learn more about the allergy symptoms that a person may experience after using condoms or similar products during sex.
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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How does sunburn affect dark skin?
on September 18, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Many people believe that dark skin is not susceptible to sun damage. This is not true. Although darker skin tones are less likely to burn, people of all skin tones can get sunburn or skin cancer. Learn more here.
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New moles and what to look out for
on August 30, 2019 at 10:00 pm
Moles, or pigmented growths on the skin, are usually harmless. Most appear in childhood, but adults can develop moles, too, and some may turn into melanomas. Find out what to look for here.
-
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.