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Medications that Cause Sun Sensitivity

Sun sensitivity, also called photosensitivity, is when you have an adverse reaction to being in the sun. Symptoms include blisters, hive, skin rash or redness which looks like sunburn. For those with sun sensitivity, even short amounts of time in the sun can cause a reaction. For some, even indirect sunlight or the UV lights from tanning beds... Read moreChevron
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Skin Cancer on the Hand: A Dermatologist Answers Your Questions

One of the questions many people have about skin cancer is where it can develop on the body. Wherever you have skin is where skin cancer may occur. The most common sites on the body for skin cancer to develop are those areas which have been exposed to ultra-violet light either from the sun or tanning beds. These areas may include the face, scalp,... Read moreChevron
posted 09/29/2011, comments (0)|
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Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions: A Dermatologist Answers Your Questions

Many of you have had questions about treatment to remove non-melanoma skin lesions. We have talked extensively about Mohs Surgery  as a treatment option to remove certain types of skin cancers especially basal cell  and squamous cell carcinomas. Today we are going to talk about a surgical technique called cryosurgery, which is primarily... Read moreChevron
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Skin Cancer Resources

If you have been diagnosed with skin cancer you may be one of the millions of patients who seek support and information on the Internet. In addition to your doctor’s medical guidance, internet resources can provide much needed assistance in walking you through the process of how skin cancer is diagnosed to how it may be treated. The Internet... Read moreChevron
posted 08/08/2011, comments (0)|
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Skin Cancer Resources: How to Find Financial Assistance for Treatment and Prescriptions

One of the concerns you may have as a skin cancer patient is how you will afford the cost of physician visits, medical procedures, and medications used to treat your skin cancer. Many people lack financial resources or insurance to even pay for preventive skin cancer screenings. And medical costs related to skin cancer can be daunting.... Read moreChevron
posted 08/07/2011, comments (0)|

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