It is no longer a question that indoor tanning can greatly increase one’s risk of developing skin cancer in the future. Pop culture has glorified that tanned look for everyone, [...]
Summer is finally here, with its long, sunny days. Although this weather practically begs people to sit out in the sun, recent studies show a definite link between excessive sun [...]
Psoriasis is a common skin condition in which itchy, scaly, sore patches appear on the skin. Even worse, psoriasis can be difficult to diagnose and treat, causing great distress to [...]
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can affect the entire body. Roughly 1.5 million Americans suffer from lupus, and tens of thousands of new cases are diagnosed each year. [...]
Birthmarks, also known as congenital nevi, are relatively common. Adults often seek birthmark removal for cosmetic purposes, although recent studies suggest that larger birthmarks may develop into melanoma. Given that, [...]
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, 70,000 cases of melanoma are diagnosed each year, and 3,000 melanoma-related deaths occur each year. Numerous [...]
Each year, millions of Americans suffer from nasal allergies. That stuffy, runny nose and postnasal drip keep allergy sufferers indoors. People often forget, however, that those same allergens making their [...]
According to the Mayo clinic, 1 out every 5 Americans suffers from Inflammatory Bowel Disease or IBD. Some of those with IBD may be at an increased risk for skin [...]
The European Union banned the use of “full body scanners” which use x-rays, because of a safety concern. All countries that are part of the European Union, 27 in total, [...]
The FDA has now approved Restylane, a filler for the face, to be used in lip augmentations, according to GlobeNewswire. The report states the Restylane was originally produced to treat [...]
Tuesday, November 23, 2010 By Amy Norton NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Research has suggested that families affected by melanoma skin cancer may also have a higher-than-average rate of Parkinson’s [...]
Think acne and you think “teenager.” Think again: Researchers believe that acnes is present in up to 54% of adult women and in 40% of adult men. The bad news [...]
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