Skin Cancer Signs To Watch Out For Cancer of the skin is common for people who have spent lots of time under the sun, without protection from the rays. It affects people of all skin tones. Skin cancer signs primarily develops on parts of the body that are most exposed to the sun, such as the hands, legs, neck, face, lips, and ears. There are also various stages of skin cancer, and each with their own symptoms. Signs of skin cancer...more
Melanoma is not a very popular term for the general people but it is an important term in the medical science. To be more compact while explaining the term to a lay person this is better to mention as a malignant tumor that is a deadly one for the human being. More precisely, this is a serious part of the skin cancer. Specifically such tumors are found in the melanocytes that are nothing else but the cells produced by the melanin. Such cells are...more
Skin Cancer Detection Device, MelaFind, Gets FDA Panel Backing, Only Just Skin Cancer Detection Device, MelaFind, Gets FDA Panel Backing, Only JustMelaFind, a device that helps dermatologists detect suitable samples for skin cancer biopsies has been approved by the General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel, which advises the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). The vote, 8 in favor and 7 against approving the device, only just got through - there was one abstention. While some felt the device could be useful and a potential lifesaver, others wondered whether it could reliably detect more cases of fatal skin cancer. Even though the Panel's recommendations are not binding, the FDA tends to go along with what they advise. However, the FDA had given the device a negative review, indicating a lack of willingness to approve it. Earlier this week one of the documents used in preparation for the meeting included the phrase that the device "may do more harm than good".Joseph V. Gulfo, MD, President and CEO of Mela Sciences, the makers of the device, said:We are extremely pleased with the results of today's panel vote and look forward to working with the FDA during its ongoing review...more
Skin Cancer Prevention It is official, summer is here! Certainly, as North Americans, summer time is to be cherished and not to be taken for granted. Even just for pure health reasons, we should be spending more time outdoors, to be more physically active, to be able to get more fresh air and also to get some desperately needed extra...more
Melanoma is a type of cancer that occurs on the skin and all the parts of your body that is exposed to the sun light and the outdoors. For instance, melanoma can occur on your throat or your shoulders or your back or arms or hands or feet or legs and in even more places if you wear swim suits and other kinds of things when you go swimming. When...more
Struggling with skin cancer because youve been in the sun too much and are blaming the sun? Despite what were told, thats not quite true even though we believe the sun is our enemy and is the reason why there is so much skin cancer today. Weve had decades of campaigns urging us to avoid the sun, stay in the shade, use sunscreens and generally have as little to do with the sun as possible yet the rate of skin cancer is still increasing. For something that provides life on this earth the sun has received an enormous amount of bad press lately. There was a time when this disease of skin cancer didnt exist and that was only a few years ago so why is it causing such a problem now. One thing that skin cancer is doing now days is enjoying a great boon and there are plenty of people reaping the benefits from it. Have you ever noticed how many skin cancer clinics have sprung up in the last few years? The bottom line is, the sun is not our enemy and its actually our friend as life for all living creatures including humans wouldnt exist without it. Its not the sun thats entirely to blame for the problem of skin cancer as the sun hasnt changed and the ozone layer that protects us from harmful...more
The more often you burnt badly in the sun as a child, the more likely you are to get skin cancer later on in life. Make sure you monitor your moles and any new ones that come out, as this could save your life in the long run.Australia and South...more
Skin cancer surgery in India by experienced plastic surgeons Due to direct exposure to the sun's rays over 80% percent of skin cancers appear on the head, neck and lips. Some cancers such as skin cancer can leave severe disfigurations. When...more
What is skin cancer? Skin cancer generally develops in the epidermis, the outermost layer of skin so a tumor is usually clearly visible. This makes most skin cancers detectable in the early stages.. Skin cancer is found to be the most commonly...more
Skin cancer prevention is a serious concern for anyone who spends time out in the sun. Whether it is a leisurely yet short stroll every other day or some serious sunbathing, preventing skin cancer should be a concern for all. Here are six methods...more
Skin Cancer treatments in Los AngelesSkin cancer is the most common type of cancer in US. According to an estimate, there are more than 500000 new cases of skin cancer reported in US, each year. Not only that this type of cancer is spreading faster...more
For the most part of their life, humans seem to take for granted the role and function of the skin by paying little to no attention to its condition until something bad happens to it. The skin represents the largest organ of the body and has various...more