skin cancerBackground: Recurrent invasive skin cancer of the scalp and calvarium is a difficult problem for which universally accepted treatment protocols have not been established. The authors present their 10-year experience with treatment of this specific subset of scalp reconstruction patients and ...
Cancer develops when DNA, the molecule found in cells that encodes genetic information, becomes damaged and the body cannot repair the damage. These damaged cells begin to grow and divide uncontrollably. When this occurs in the skin, skin cancer develops. As the damaged cells multiply, they form...
Angiosarcoma(<< pictures included) of the skin arises from the skin blood vessels. It usually appears on the scalp as a bluish or violaceus nodule or plaque. These are aggressive tumors with poor prognosis. Treatment is with combination of surgery and radiotherapy. Pre-cancerous Skin Growths As...
Neoplasms of the scalp are a very common disease and although the exposed localisation facilitates early detection, diagnosis and treatment, advanced cases with increasing locoregional infiltration are not rare. While newer therapies including immunotherapy, advanced methods of radiation and new chemotherapie...
If a skin cancer diagnosis has been made, other tests may be ordered to determine if the cancer cells have spread to other parts of the body and what stage it is. Treatment will largely depend on your age, health history, and the type and stage of the cancer. Treatment for skin cancer...
Home treatment is not appropriate for skin cancer. These conditions require the care of a dermatologist or specialist in skin cancers. Be active in preventing and detecting skin cancer on yourself and others. Perform regularself-examinations of your skinand note any changes. Avoid unnecessary exposur...
What are the most common sites where skin cancer develops? Skin cancers typically arise in areas of the skin exposed to the sun repeatedly over many years such as on the face and nose, ears, back of the neck, and the bald area of the scalp. Less commonly, these tumors may appear at ...
on the molecular level through targeted interactions with cancer cells and suppression of their activity. Numerous compounds have already entered medical practice and have become the norm. The most exciting is combination therapy, which combines herbal treatment with the conventional drug into a unique ...
Skin cancer is often identified as a new or changed growth on the skin of the scalp, face, lips, ears, neck, chest, arms, hands or legs. Although these are common areas for skin-cancer growths to form, they can occur anywhere, and manifest themselves as the following: ...
Care guide for Skin Cancer Prevention. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.