The ubiquitous virus linked to cervical, vaginal and throat cancers may also raise the risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma, the second most common form of skin cancer, a new study suggests.
The risk from human papillomavirus (HPV) seen in a new study was even higher if people are taking drugs such as glucocorticoids to suppress [...]
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Bristol-Myers Squibb Co’s experimental skin cancer drug ipilimumab added an average of four months to the lives of patients with advanced melanoma, U.S. researchers said on Saturday, representing a major advance in a disease littered with drug failures.
Melanoma is one of the deadliest cancers and can quickly spread from the skin to internal organs, such [...]
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Zyclara topical cream (imiquimod 3.75 percent) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat actinic keratoses (AKs), a precancerous condition that’s commonly found on skin frequently exposed to the sun.
AKs — sometimes confused with eczema or psoriasis — are small, red patches of skin that also may be scaly or rough, [...]
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Regular self-exams of the skin can help you spot the beginning signs of skin cancer, allowing you to start treatment while the cancer is in its early stage.
The American Academy of Dermatology says you should look for any changes in your skin, particularly a growth that changes in size or appearance. You should also look [...]
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Just as millions head to tanning beds to prepare for spring break, the Food and Drug Administration will be debating how to toughen warnings that those sunlamps pose a cancer risk.
Yes, sunburns are particularly dangerous. But there’s increasing scientific consensus that there’s no such thing as a safe tan, either.
This is a message that Katie [...]
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Vanity is a natural human characteristic. It is innate in all of us. And although most people do not regard their skin as an organ, our skin is in fact the largest vital organ in our body. Skin that is clogged and unhealthy is not just a beauty problem. It can become a hindrance to [...]
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Did you know that the skin is the largest organ in your body? Covering you from head to toe, the skin is one of the crucial parts of your body’s defense system. Remember that clean and healthy skin means a healthy body and a happier you.
The skin is on duty protecting you 24 hours per [...]
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Is acne bothering you? What is acne? Acne can be characterized by occurrence of spots. Acne mainly affects people in the age group of 15- 25 years. Acne can victimize people of all skin types. It is a non-contagious skin condition but if left unattended, it can lead to scarring. Although, acne does not have [...]
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Tretinoin is a retinoid. Retinoids are intensifies that are descended from Vitamin A. Tretinoin is given topically on acne and has been found to be very effective. Let us make out more about Tretinoin.
Acne treatment with Tretinoin
Tretinoin controls acne effectively by unclogging the pores and pushing the peeling of the involved skin. US [...]
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What is psoriasis?
As many as 7.5 million Americans have psoriasis, and they spend between $1.6 billion and $3.2 billion each year to treat the disease of autoimmunity, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF). Between 150,000 and 260,000 new cases are diagnosed each year, including 20,000 in children younger than 10. Though seldom disabling, the [...]

