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Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma–Treatment Options Explained
By Michael Cashman on December 30th, 2009
What do you do after receiving a diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma? This is a question faced by more than one million people in the United States each year. Read on to learn about the different treatment options available for the most common skin cancer.
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Management of Squamous Cell Carcinoma
By Kira Mayo on December 29th, 2009
There are various ways to treat squamous cell carcinoma. Learn how the second most common type of skin cancer is managed.
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Basal Cell Carcinoma
The Many Faces of Basal Cell Carcinoma
By Michael Cashman on December 29th, 2009
You may know that basal cell carcinoma is the most common malignancy in humans, but did you know that there are different types? The diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma goes beyond the term itself, and this is an important distinction in terms of treatment options.
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Rosacea
Types of Rosacea
By Kristine Busse on December 3rd, 2009
There are four main types of rosacea: erythematotelangiectatic rosacea, papulopustular rosacea, phymatous rosacea, and ocular rosacea. Each has characteristic symptoms and physical signs to help you distinguish one from another.
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Rosacea
How do I know my rosacea is not _____?
By Kristine Busse on December 3rd, 2009
Certain characteristics of rosacea overlap with other dermatologic conditions. How can you be sure that your symptoms are due to rosacea and not another condition? Read on to learn the important distinguishing attributes!
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Rosacea
Rosacea: Treatment & Skin Care
By Kristine Busse on December 3rd, 2009
To treat rosacea, it is important to avoid the trigger factors that induce it. A number of medications exist to treat the different types of rosacea. In some people, laser treatments can be utilized to treat rosacea. In general, it is best to treat rosacea even between flares in order to keep the condition under control.
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Rosacea
Introducing Rosacea
By Kristine Busse on December 2nd, 2009
Rosacea is a chronic, non-contagious skin condition, commonly characterized by a blushing appearance over the central area of the face with symptoms of itching, burning, or stinging. Without treatment and avoidance of triggers, rosacea has the potential to worsen over time.
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Melanoma
Melanoma: The Bare Essentials
By Silvina Pugliese on November 21st, 2009
Melanoma is a skin cancer that begins in skin cells called melanocytes. These cells produce the pigment that provides your skin’s color. If this process becomes disorganized and unregulated, the result is an abnormal collection of melanocytes, also known as a melanoma. Malignant means that it has the potential to spread to healthy tissues and organs within your body.
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Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma
By Michael Cashman on November 11th, 2009
You love fun under the sun and use SPF religiously, but just how damaging are its rays? Skin lesions that recurrently bleed, crust, and just won’t disappear require a trip to the dermatologist. A likely diagnosis for this common clinical scenario might be basal cell carcinoma—read on and learn more about “the most common cancer of all time.”
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Vitiligo
Diagnosis & Treatment of Vitiligo
By Kristine Busse on November 9th, 2009
Although a variety of cosmetic management options exist for patients with vitiligo, a medical cure has not been discovered. Patients can learn to cope with their areas of color loss by talking with others who have the same condition, relying on family members and close friends for emotional support, or joining an accredited support group for more information regarding vitiligo.
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Plaque
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Lentigo simplex
flat, brown or tan spot that looks like a freckle and is not associated with sun exposure; can be acquired at any age
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