Recent studies demonstrate that the number of skin cancer cases in the United States is growing at an alarming rate. Fortunately, increased awareness on the part of Americans and their healthcare professional has resulted in earlier diagnosis and improved outcomes. What Causes Skin Cancer? Ultraviolet...
Reviewingcancersymptoms can be surprising—and worrying. While there are several common symptoms of cancer, there are few that arespecificto this group of diseases. Aside from those you may immediately associate with cancer (e.g., a breast lump or skin changes), symptoms such as bloating, pers...
They help lessen your chances of getting skin cancer. Indeed, the sun’s UV rays can seriously damage exposed skin. But a 2012 study in Australia showed that a heavy beard blocks up to 95 percent of the sun’s harmful rays from reaching a man’s face. With a beard, there are no mor...
Ethnic origin:In the U.S., African American men are more likely than Caucasian men to develop prostate cancer. They are also more likely to die from this disease as compared to Caucasian men of a similar age. Asian Americans, on the other hand, have a much lower chance of getting prosta...
The symptoms of nephritic syndrome differ, depending on whether the acute or chronic form of the syndrome is present. Symptoms of acute nephritic syndrome include:124 Edema in the face and legs:Edema is the accumulation of fluids in the body, usually under the skin, leading to a puffy appea...
Diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, anemia, and skin conditions are all common celiac disease symptoms. Learn more about what to discuss with your healthcare provider.
Endometriosis may negatively affect your quality of life, but there’s no evidence that the disease itself will shorten your lifespan. But some researchers have found that it can slightly raise your odds of getting diseases in your heart and blood vessels, along with some kinds of cancer, incl...
a disastrous diagnosis down the road (stage 3, stage 4?) cancer – all because the “signal” the body used was taken away. All of this to say – be careful. If the laser technician cannot describe cancerous versus noncancerous lesions, do not let them deploy a laser on your skin!
Having the exact amount of vitamin D does not depend on the amount of your food intake. For the body to have enough levels of vitamin D, the skin must be exposed to sunlight on a regular basis. Vitamin D supplements must also be taken. ...
What Are the Types of Phlebitis? There are two sets of veins in the arms and legs, 1) the superficial veins that run just under the skin, and 2) the deep veins.Superficial phlebitisaffects veins on the skin surface. The condition is rarely serious and usually resolves with local treatment...