A small but significant number of skin cancers are malignant melanomas. Malignant melanomais a highly aggressive cancer that tends to metastasizerelatively early and aggressively, thereby spreading to other parts of the body. These cancers may be fatal if not found and treated early. Like many can...
There are three major types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma (the most common), squamous cell carcinoma (the second most common), which originate from skin cells, and melanoma, which originates from the pigment-producing skin cells (melanocytes) but is less common, though more dangerous, ...
The pictures below are of the three most common skin cancers. It is important to note that other skin lesions like warts, solar purpura and fungal infections such as tinea nigra, can have a similar presentation. Therefore the skin lesion needs to be investigated by a dermatologist to confirm ...
UVA light is the most abundant source of solar radiation. Scientists think it can penetrate the top layer of skin, potentially damaging connective tissue and causing skin cancer. An estimated 50% of UVA exposure occurs in the shade. Light skin is far more vulnerable to UVA radiation: while da...
Cases of skin cancer have been on the rise for decades now. When found early, most skin cancer types can be treated. That’s why it is important to check your skin regularly for any irregularities and see a doctor whenever you worry about something. While melanoma is the most dangerous fo...
UV cameras using special black-and-white images depicting the amount of sun damage may be helpful in some situations to demonstrate sun damage. UV cameras do not diagnose moles orskin cancer. What are treatment options for moles? Surgical removal treats true moles. Fading or lightning creams, ...
Rashes are very common in all ages, from infants to seniors, and nearly everyone will have some type of rash at some point in their life. There are a wide variety of medical diagnoses for skin rashes and many different causes. It is not possible to fully cover every type of rash in ...
This is a type of skin cancer. It looks like dark spots that may be brown, purple, or red. It usually happens when someone has AIDS. HIV Rashes Caused by Medication Drugs that treat HIV and related infections can also trigger rashes. These often go away several days or weeks after you...
Ultraviolet B(UV-B) light therapy is usually combined with topical treatments and is effective for treating moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. There is a risk of skin cancer, just as there is from natural sunlight. PUVAtherapy combines an orally administered psoralen drug that makes the skin ...
The cancer victim often feels a burning or itching situation around the area. Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare form that represents only about 1% of cases. Beginning signs of the disease include swelling of the skin, redness, and warmth, and it basically looks as if the skin is ...