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Computers Cause Skin Cancer?
- Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers - Causes
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- Melanoma
- Precancerous Skin Conditions
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Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
Other types of skin cancer are referred to as nonmelanoma skin cancers. The two most common types are called basal cell cancer and squamous cell cancer.
Basal Cell Cancer
Basal cell cancer starts in the lowest part of the epidermis, in round cells called basal cells. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer. It occurs in about 800,000 - 900,000 people every year. However, this cancer is far less likely to be fatal than melanoma. The death rate from...
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From Our Experts
Laptop Computers and Toasted Skin Syndrome
As I am writing this article I have my trusty laptop computer perched on my lap. That is why they call it a laptop right? Well turns out... Read more »
Breast Cancer Self-Diagnosis by Computer
Recently I wrote about House Resolution 1300, which talks about the need for education for patients and doctors about inflammatory breast... Read more »
HPV Can Cause Skin Cancer, Too
Hi everyone. We spend a lot of time talking about skin cancers in sun exposed areas. Today I want to talk about a specific kind of skin... Read more »
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... Read more »
How Did This Skin Cancer Form?
"How did this skin cancer form?" is a common question asked. "Did the bad sunburn 20 years ago cause the skin cancer or was it going to... Read more »
From Our Sources
Computed Tomography: Q&A
Source: National Cancer Institute
Computed Tomography (CT): Questions and Answers Key Points • • • • Computed tomography (CT) is a diagnostic procedure that uses special x-ray... Read more »
Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Precancerous Skin ConditionsActinic (Solar) Keratosis. Actinic keratosis (also called solar keratosis) is a skin lesion caused by too much sun... Read more »
Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Treatment for Other Skin Canc...
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
An experienced doctor should first rule out noncancerous (benign) conditions that resemble melanoma, such as a mole called a melanocytic nevus.In... Read more »
Fair skin cancer risks
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative Names Skin cancer and fair skinned people Information Anyone who sunburns easily is at high risk for skin... Read more »
Skin Cancer may Lead to Other Cancers
By Kirsten Houmann, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Those who have had non-melanoma skin cancer may be at increased... Read more »
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