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Tuesday, November, 17, 2009

What Causes Skin Cancer?

Do tattoos increase skin cancer risk?

May 07, 2009
More and more people are getting tattoos, and many people wonder if these body adornments can increase a person's risk of skin cancer. In fact, some recent studies have noted the presence of skin cancer in tattooed areas. But did the tattoo cause the cancer? In this article, a health reporter talks to a dermatologist about tattoos and their effect--if any--on skin cancer risk.
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Expert & Community Posts

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Still Confused About Skin Cancer?
By HealthGal , Health Expert

Whenever I write or talk about skin cancer, I always use the Australians as an example of a... Read more »

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Skin Cancer Statistics: What You Need to Know
By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD , Health Expert

...I want to talk about some simple statistics about skin cancer so you can see how it affects so... Read more »

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How Did This Skin Cancer Form?
By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD , Health Expert

"How did this skin cancer form?" is a common question asked.  "Did the bad sunburn 20 years ago... Read more »

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Skin Cancer, Medications and Medical Conditions
By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD , Health Expert

...medical conditions and their treatments in relation to skin cancer.  While most people accept... Read more »

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Can I Inherit Skin Cancer, If My Parents Had It?
By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD , Health Expert

Reader's Question: My mother and father had skin cancer. Does this mean I will inherit skin cancer... Read more »

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Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of skin cells. If left unchecked, these cancer cells can spread from the skin into other tissues and organs. There are different types of... Read more »
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Medications

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...medication is used to improve the appearance of the skin by reducing fine lines and wrinkles,... Read more »

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...Vitamin A. It works by affecting the growth of skin cells. How To Use Read the Patient... Read more »

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...per-OX-ide)Uses This medication is used on the skin to treat moderate-to-severe acne.... Read more »

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