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HealthGal

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posted 10/27/2008, comments (5)

The Connection Between Chronic Inflammation and Skin Cancer

Most of us know that signs of inflammation can be a good thing. It means that your body is responding to "an attack" and using the best frontline defense it has against infection or disease. Inflammation is very often the sign that we need to seek medical attention because if the inflammation progresses, it can signal that the disease or... Read moreChevron
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HealthGal

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posted 10/22/2008, comments (2)

Laser Treatments May Solve Sun Damage

Sun or photo-damaged skin is a surefire way to put you at risk of skin cancers and premature aging.  We do an awful lot of "preaching" when it comes to protecting your skin from sun's damaging rays, recommending that you use a broad spectrum sunblock daily (even in winter months), stay out of the sun during the times of the day when the rays... Read moreChevron
lovelife
posted 10/22/2008, comment (1)

new to this

Hi Everyone, I am currently just getting started on this journey.  I have been diagnosed with stage III melanoma. I just had the melanoma removed and one lymph node tested, which came back positive. I now and going back in on the 29th of october to have more lymph nodes removed and my doctor said we would go from there.  As fo goes... Read moreChevron
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HealthGal

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posted 10/10/2008, comments (16)

That Tanning Bed Moment Can Turn Into "Eye-opening Burn"

I've written about tanning beds and their danger ad nauseum - seriously folks - if you don't get it by now - I'll say it again - regular tanning bed use = skin cancer danger. Period, finito!! That being said, people will still want that winter golden glow and not heed my dire warnings.  Well, one woman got more than a tan glow in this... Read moreChevron
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Kevin Berman, MD, PhD

Kevin Berman, MD, PhD

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posted 10/06/2008, comment (1)

Do Moisturizers Cause Skin Cancer?

Hi everyone. Today I want to talk about a recently published article with unintended findings that suggests that commonly used moisturizers may contribute to skin cancer formation. Patients often inquire about the safety of products and while products are extensively tested by the FDA prior to approval, there are things that do go undetected.In... Read moreChevron
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Actinic Keratosis is a precancerous skin condition that develops when the skin is exposed to sun.

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