Two of the most common skin conditions are the presence of moles and dermatitis. Moles can have more serious consequences than the irritation of dermatitis. Moles occur when the cells in the skin that give it its pigment, called melanocytes, grow in clusters. These cells normally grow throughout the skin, but when too many grow in the same place a…
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The 4 Step Check For Skin Cancer Detection
Moles can turn into cancerous melanomas so it’s important you check your moles regularly and talk to your doctor if there is any sign of danger. Follow this 4 step, A-B-C-D, guide when checking your moles and if any of the points are true, be sure to take appropriate action. Asymmetry: If one half of the mole does not match…
Skin Cancer A Woman S Worst Nightmare
The skin, which turns out to be a woman’s pride, is always part of her vanity ritual. This ritual involves the use of every imaginable soap or lotion ever invented to pamper and keep the skin silky smooth. Almost every pampering method is exploited to lavish care and attention on the precious skin. That is why when a woman develops…
The Causes And Symptoms Of Melanoma
Melanoma is a malignant tumor predominantly found in the skin but can be found elsewhere, especially the eye. The vast majority of melanomas originate in the skin. Melanomas are the most lethal form of skin cancer. As with most forms of cancer, earlier detection gives patients a better chance of survival. Epidemiologic studies from Australia suggest that exposure to ultraviolet…