http://skincancerlive.com Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 26 May 2008 16:25:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en After removal, moles may leave a scar or re-grow. Most moles are harmless and don't need to be removed, but you do need to be aware that some forms of skin cancer can begin by looking like a mole. If you have a mole that has changed in any way-including size, colour, ... http://skincancerlive.com/2008/05/26/mole-removal-basics/ The Cancer Council Australia's CEO, Professor Ian Olver, said results from the National Sun Protection Survey showed there had been a "remarkable turnaround" in attitudes to tanning. "On one hand this is very encouraging, however the bad news is one in four teenagers is still getting burnt, not because they ... http://skincancerlive.com/2008/05/26/skin-cancer-6/ This page contains a list of citations for selected publications authored by CDC's Division of Cancer Prevention and Control (DCPC) staff members. Fiscal years begin October 1 and end September 30; for example, fiscal year 2006 began October 1, 2005 and ended September 30, 2006. Fiscal Year 2007 Glanz K, Buller DB, ... http://skincancerlive.com/2008/05/26/scientific-articles-about-skin-cancer/ Finding out that you are losing your hair can be rather disturbing. It can be scary when you see that comb that’s full of your hair. The sight of it might make you seek out desperate measures to fight it. The first thing many people do is run out to ... http://skincancerlive.com/2008/05/26/skin-cancer-5/ Skin cancer has made the news in recent weeks with two items that may affect you: 1.        Imiquimod (Aldara™, by 3M) cream has been given approval for the treatment of superficial basal cell cancer. 2.        The ABCD guide for the diagnosis of melanoma has been re-evaluated. New recommendations suggest ABCD ... http://skincancerlive.com/2008/05/26/skin-cancer-in-the-news-new-treatment-and-evaluation/ Carcinogens are also often, but not necessarily, mutagens or teratogens. Carcinogens may cause cancer by altering cellular metabolism or damaging DNA directly in cells, which interferes with normal biological processes. Aflatoxin B1, which is produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus growing on stored grains, nuts and peanut butter, is an example ... http://skincancerlive.com/2008/05/26/skin-cancer-4/ Actinic keratosis is also referred to as sun spots, solar keratosis, and pre-cancerous spots, or AK for short, is a crusty or scaly little spot that occurs on the skin, which can by as tiny as a pinhead to measuring more than an inch in diameter. Actinic keratoses can be ... http://skincancerlive.com/2008/05/26/actinic-keratosis/ Researches and environmental studies have been telling that the Ultraviolet rays of sun are very harmful and cause deadly skin cancer. Generally the stratospheric Ozone layer acts as a shield between Sun and earth and blocks UV rays and helps the environment and people. But researches proves that, this Ozone ... http://skincancerlive.com/2008/05/26/the-link-between-ozone-and-melanoma/ NaturalNews) "TNF blocker" drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis increase a patient's risk of contracting skin cancer, according to a new study published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism. Researchers compiled data from twice-yearly questionnaires filled out by 13,001 rheumatoid arthritis patients between 1998 and 2005, and found that those taking ... http://skincancerlive.com/2008/05/26/skin-cancer-3/ Cancer - Skin 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 skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common. Melanoma is less common, but more dangerous. Causes    The outer layer ... http://skincancerlive.com/2008/05/26/alternative-names/