Archive for the ‘Skin Cancer’ Category

Warts, Moles and Skin Tags - Can They Develop Into Cancer?

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

Skin tags pose no real danger. Genital warts are contagious and in rare cases can develop into a cancerous growth. Moles may develop into a cancerous growth and therefore they should be regularly checked.

Symptoms of Skin Cancer

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008

Skin cancer, like many other forms of cancer, has no common symptoms that make it obvious that you have a form of the disease. The best way to detect skin cancer is to check your body from time to time for any changes in the skin. This article describes ...

Famous People With Skin Cancer in Politics and Entertainment

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

Skin cancer is on the rise around the world and it doesn't care how much money you make. Although scientists are not entirely clear why more people are getting skin cancer than ever before, it's thought that climate change may play some part.

Mole Cancer Signs

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

Moles are an eyesore than anything else and in most cases that is all they are, however there are times when a mole may not be just a vain issue as some moles have higher risks of skin cancer. Moles may in fact be a malignant melanoma if you see ...

Symptoms of a Cancerous Mole

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

Many people have moles, some more than others. A person should be aware of what a mole looks like normally as well as what to watch for if they are cancerous. Moles are typically dark brown in color and usually flat or raised on the skin. Most times moles ...

What is a Precancerous Mole?

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

Moles that need immediate attention but are not treated immediately can possibly lead to precancerous moles over time. To most of us who are not aware of the medical conditions and cases, we often ask, "What is a precancerous mole?"

Does Sun Exposure Cause Skin Cancer?

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

There are a lot of tales told about skin health. One of the most damaging is that sun exposure causes skin cancer. As you'll see in a moment, this is simply not true.

Is There Any Such Thing As a Safe Sun Tan?

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

The question about whether any sort of sun tan is safe is one that's asked constantly and brings a different answer depending on who you ask. Recently U.S. and British researchers reviewed published studies and noticed that both tans and skin cancer start with changes to the DNA that comes ...

Melanoma - Cancer of the Skin

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

Melanoma is a cancer of the skin that is malignant and can be found prominently on the skin but can also be found in the bowel and even the eye. Melanoma is the rarest of skin cancers but it causes the most skin cancer related deaths.

Skin Cancer Treatment - What Are the Options

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

Skin cancer is one of those diseases that is not only harmful to your health but is also not very good cosmetically. There are several treatments out there that are able to remove the cancerous lesions while still keeping your skin cosmetically appealing. This article talks about these options.