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21st September 2009
A tanning bed is a cosmetic device that emits ultraviolet radiation such as UVA and also UVB to generate artificial tanning. Historically, medical devices that emit UVA were developed and adopted for modern indoor tanning. Since UVA (Ultraviolet A of the ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle15th September 2009
There was a period in time when sun beds were highly recommended, since they were said to be "safer" than the natural process. However, as science developed, studies have also revealed the various health effects of the so-called 'safe' sun beds. Here are ... Read >
Author: Arman Hansen15th September 2009
As your teenager is putting on sunscreen this summer, remember that their eyes are just as vulnerable as their skin is to sun damage. Consider:
-- The eyelids are a common place where skin cancer can occur on the face. The most frequent type of eyelid ... Read >
Author: Lily Allen11th August 2009
What is skin cancer?
Skin cancer occurs when skin cells are damaged, for example, by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Between 95 and 99% of skin cancers in Australia are caused by exposure to the sun.
Types of skin cancer
Th... Read >
Author: Carolyn Edwards01st August 2009
Basal cell skin cancer is by far the most common form of skin cancer in the United States. It is believed to occur when ultraviolet radiation (usually sunlight) damages the genetic material of the basal cells located in the thin, top layer of the skin (ep... Read >
Author: john daniel04th July 2009
Most people have been brainwashed into believing that sunlight is our enemy because it causes deadly cancer. Hundreds of millions of dollars are spent on useless toxic sunscreens that actually increase cancer risk.
The truth is, the more sun exposure y... Read >
Author: Jonathan Teplitsky12th June 2009
Cancer spread or metastases can take place in several ways. It can be spread through the lymphatic system and the blood stream. It can also be spread through the body spaces such as the bronchi or the abdominal cavity. In very rare cases it can be spread ... Read >
Author: Mercy30th May 2009
Skin cancer is a malignant growth on the skin. It normally develops in the epidermis which is the outermost layer of the skin and is therefore visible. Basal cell cancer, squamous cell cancer and melanoma are the three most common types of skin cancer. Ba... Read >
Author: Mercy27th April 2009
Skin cancer is caused by a malignant growth on the skin. There are three types of skin cancers called basal cell cancer, squamous cell cancer and melanoma. Most skin cancers are detectable because they form on the topmost layer of the skin known as the ep... Read >
Author: Mercy24th February 2009
Many people are so excited about their vacation to Hawaii they forget about one of the most important things to their health, wearing sunscreen. The sun is very strong in Hawaii and it is very likely that you will spend some time at the beach or a pool wh... Read >
Author: Charles Joseph16th February 2009
There is much you should learn about the damaging powers of cancer as it concerns the skin as one of the most vital organisms that our bodies support, and it is with defending it that you should be aware of the effects of sun upon your skin, along with th... Read >
Author: suegold22nd January 2009
If you have been told that you have skin cancer you might be uncertain about the treatment you will receive as, even if you have already had your treatment options explained to you in detail by your doctor, you might still be confused by all the medical j... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders22nd January 2009
If you have received a diagnosis of skin cancer you may be wondering what treatment which you will be getting because, even if you have already talked through your treatment options with your doctor, you may still feel lost due to the inability to absorb ... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders19th December 2008
Skin cancer represents the most commonly diagnosed malignancy, surpassing lung, breast, colorectal and prostate cancer. Tumors develop primarily on areas of sun-exposed skin, including the scalp, face, lips, ears, neck, chest, arms and hands, and on the l... Read >
Author: peterhutch05th December 2008
Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. This skin condition develops in the outermost layer of the skin, making it clearly visible for other people to see. Millions of people suffer from this type of cancer each year.
Fortunately, there ... Read >
Author: Marco Gonzaga09th September 2008
Skin cancer often appears on the parts of body, which are never exposed to sun. Less than 10,000 people die from skin cancer in US each year. To place this in proper perspective, people in United States are 10 times more likely to be killed in a hospital ... Read >
Author: John Smith05th September 2008
70,000 Australians can�t be wrong! Yet that is the number of patients over many years of studies Dr. Bill E. Cham. Ph.D. claims have been cured of skin cancer using the breakthrough treatment documented in his book, �The Eggplant Cancer Cure� (www.e... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer25th July 2008
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. The two most common types are basal cell cancer and squamous cell cancer. They usually form on the head, face, neck, hands and arms. Another type of skin cancer, melanoma, is more dangero... Read >
Author: Rick Hutch23rd July 2008
Before I tell my story of how I believe a very simple, extremely cost effective, and totally natural treatment got rid of a basal cell carcinoma skin cancer, I want to clarify that I am not a medical professional, but rather simply a "lay person" who expe... Read >
Author: Danna Schneider16th July 2008
Sebaceous hyperplasia is the term used for enlarged sebaceous glands seen on the forehead or cheeks of the middle-aged and elderly. Sebaceous hyperplasia appears as small yellow bumps up to 3 mm in diameter. Close inspection reveals a central hair follicl... Read >
Author: peterhutch30th June 2008
Petaluma, CA ? September is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. 1 in 5 Americans will develop some form of skin cancer during their life time. Among men over 50 skin cancer now ranks number 1 ahead of prostate, lung and colon cancer. During the last ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer30th June 2008
Can skin cancer be avoided? While scientists still have miles to go before they can determine whether or not skin cancers can be completely deterred, at least one type is associated with definite risk factors.
The three main types of skin cancer are: b... Read >
Author: John Grimes27th May 2008
The skin is susceptible to many diseases, discolorations, and growths. It may also be damaged by excessive exposure to the sun and the effects of aging. In most cases, skin problems requiring dermatologic surgery can be addressed in the dermatologist's of... Read >
Author: Sander Bel15th May 2008
Basal cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer. It can be destructive and disfiguring. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common cutaneous malignancy in humans. These tumors typically look on sun-exposed skin, are slow growing, and rarely metastasize. Basal ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen15th May 2008
Dermatofibroma is a common cutaneous nodule of unknown etiology that occurs more often in women. It is also called a histiocytoma. Dermatofibromas form as a reaction to previous injuries such as insect bites or thorn pricks. They are composed of disordere... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen06th May 2008
A basal cell carcinoma skin cancer is the result of sun damage to the skin. The cancer tends to enlarge in a slow and steady pattern. It has the capability to spread to the tissue nearby. However, it cannot spread to the distant part of the body.
The ... Read >
Author: Bertil Hjert06th May 2008
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer existing in the world. A lot of research and studies have been conducted for discovering and inventing the remedies for this serious disease.
It is a type of harmful, malignant growth affecting the skin of... Read >
Author: Bertil Hjert01st May 2008
Introduction :
Skin cancer is the most common form of human cancer. It is estimated that over 1 million new cases occur annually. The annual rates of all forms of skin cancer are increasing each year, representing a growing public concern. It has also ... Read >
Author: peterhutch21st April 2008
Skin cancer is generally separated into two main categories, melanoma and nonmelanoma. Melanoma is the most severe form of skin cancer. The nonmelanoma group encompasses all other skin cancers. The two most common forms of nonmelanoma skin cancer, squamou... Read >
Author: Bill Gatton26th March 2008
Non-melanoma skin cancer, which includes squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and basal cell carcinoma (BCC), is the most common type of cancer in the United States and results in substantial morbidity and treatment costs. It is estimated that 1.2 million new ca... Read >
Author: Kevin Flatt14th March 2008
Sunburn results from too much sun or sun-equivalent exposure. Most sunburns cause mild pain and redness but affect only the outer layer of skin ( first-degree burns ). Ultraviolet rays can also cause invisible damage to the skin. Excessive and/or multip... Read >
Author: Peter sams10th March 2008
The skin is susceptible to many diseases, discolorations, and growths. It may also be damaged by excessive exposure to the sun and the effects of aging. In most cases, skin problems requiring dermatologic surgery can be addressed in the dermatologist's of... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune22nd February 2008
Cancer that forms in tissues of the skin. There are several types of skin cancer. Skin cancer that forms in melanocytes (skin cells that make pigment) is called melanoma. Skin cancer that forms in basal cells (small, round cells in the base of the outer... Read >
Author: Peter sams21st February 2008
Skin cancer — the abnormal growth of skin cells — most often develops on skin exposed to the sun. But this common form of cancer can also occur on areas of the skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight.
Cancer that forms in tissues of the skin. There... Read >
Author: Peter sams30th January 2008
Skin cancers are the most common cancers. Squamous cell carcinoma is cancer that begins in the squamous cells, which are thin, flat cells that look like fish scales under the microscope. Squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is the third most common form of skin... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen30th January 2008
Acanthoma Fissuratum is a reaction on the skin and caused by unusual wearing of eyeglasses or spectacle frame pressure. Acanthoma other names are skin inflammation, heat rash, friction rash etc. It is normally occur on nose or behind the ear and it can al... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen30th January 2008
A basal cell carcinoma is a skin cancer that originates from basal keratinocytes in the top layer of the skin. These tumors typically appear on sun-exposed skin, are slow growing, and rarely metastasize. In the United States skin cancer is the most common... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen08th January 2008
Many people love the look of a good tan. However, with changing seasons, tanning under the sun is not always an option. That's why tanning beds have become a very popular way to keep a healthy tan year round. However, if they are not used properly, they c... Read >
Author: Lindsy Emery23rd August 2007
Skin cancer is the most common form of human cancer. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Skin cancer generally develops in the epidermis, the outermost layer of skin, so a tumor is usually clearly visible. There are three m... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th August 2007
Although there are several types of skin cancer, the most common are melanoma, basal call carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma.
Although melanoma is not found as often as other skin cancers, it is one of the most well known because it causes the most... Read >
Author: John Grimes24th July 2007
Diagnosis of Basal Cell Cancer
A Doctor can often diagnose basal cell carcinoma on sight. However, formal diagnosis is essential, especially given the possibility of morpheaform BCC. A skin biopsy is almost always done to confirm diagnosis. A biopsy al... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta24th July 2007
Basal Cell Cancer is one the most frequently diagnosed skin cancers. It affects the basal cells, which are located in the bottom layer of the epidermis. Malignant cells proliferate excessively from the epidermis resulting in a tumor. The incidence of basa... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta24th July 2007
Skin cancers are broadly divided into two types- Melanoma and non-melanoma. Melanoma is the most deadly of skin cancers. The three major skin cancers that are diagnosed in almost all the cases are- Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Melano... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta24th May 2007
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States.Skin cancer the abnormal growth of skin cells most often develops on skin exposed to the sun. The two most common types are basal cell cancer and squamous cell cancer. Skin cancer is a ma... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th April 2007
Many forms of cancer are difficult to prevent. If you are diagnosed with them, it is just your bad luck. This is not the case with skin cancer.
The skin performs a very important purpose. It protects the body against heat, radiation and infection. The ... Read >
Author: John Grimes06th January 2007
What would you do if you went to a Doctor and he told you that you had cancer?, it is so important to have early detection and early treatment
There are three main types of skin cancer.
First of all I will go through the different types of Skin Cancer... Read >
Author: Alfred Jones18th November 2006
Cancer is a scary subject and comes in many forms. Skin cancer is one of the more prevalent versions and, unfortunately, one most people do not take seriously enough.
An Overview of Skin Cancer
Imagine sitting in a doctor’s office and being told ... Read >
Author: John Grimes07th November 2006
You see a 'beautiful' tan and your immediate thought might be that it is healthy looking, however that tanned look is actually your skin's response to the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation. Ultraviolet rays from the sun penetrate into the upper l... Read >
Author: L Tritten
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