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How to Know if a Mole is Skin Cancer
End to skin grafts? Scientists heal wounds by reprogramming skin cells
Skin grafts are risky in an increasing number of patients, partly due to rising rates of diabetes. This method by the Salk Institute could avoid dangerous outcomes.
The Benefits of Office-Based Skin Procedures
In-office surgeries and procedures are typically safer than the operating room procedures when talking about skin surgery and reconstruction<br>Dermatologic surgeons have years of experience in office-based surgery and have been at the forefront of these types of procedures. In my practice, I perform a variety of procedures, such as skin cancer removal with Mohs and excisions, reconstructive surgery after skin cancer with skin flaps or…
Did You Know Some Cysts Have Hair, Skin, and TEETH?
They’re like the kooky cousins of the cyst family.
Lyme Disease Bulls-eye Rash — What Is It and When Does It Appear?
The “bulls-eye” rash is a distinct pattern that appears on the skin after a person that has been bitten by a tick infected with the bacterium that causes Lyme disease, contracts Lyme disease. It is not the same as the typical small swelling or red spot that develops almost immediately after a tick, or other...
Reaching for the razor? Shaving and skin care for men
Most men are grateful that they don’t have to hassle with applying makeup every morning. They can get dressed, brush their teeth and hair, splash some cold water on their face and be out the
Ocular Melanoma: What You Need to Know
Ocular melanoma is a rare cancer that can affect a person’s life and vision. Join UCLA eye surgeon Tara McCannel, MD, for an overview of ocular melanoma diag...
6 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know Are Hurting Your Skin
Could your favorite pair of sunglasses be causing your breakouts?
Eyes turn into skin: How inflammation can change the fate of cells
EPFL scientists have found that chronic inflammation can cause regenerating cells to grow into new, aberrant types; this is called metaplasia, and is a disorder linked to prolonged inflammation. The study highlights a new concept of chronic inflammation and could lead to better treatments.
