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Skin cancer is a condition with abnormal and cancerous skin growths. This often develops due to the overexposure of skin to the rays of the sun. The three main types of skin cancer include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Skin cancer affects those areas of skin which remains sun-exposed including ears, neck, chest, scalp, lips, face, hands, arm and legs. It can also develop on those areas of skin that are not exposed to sunlight like beneath toenails or fingernails, on...more
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Merkel cell carcinoma refers to cancer of the skin. It is a very rare type of cancer and it looks like a reddish-blue toned nodule. It usually shows up on the face or neck or the head.
The Merkel cells are distributed in your skin s top layer, close to the nerve endings that are responsible for receiving the sensation of touch. If a mutation happens in these cells and they begin to grow and spread abnormally, a person gets Merkel cell carcinoma.
This cancer has a tendency to sp...more
The Merkel cells are distributed in your skin s top layer, close to the nerve endings that are responsible for receiving the sensation of touch. If a mutation happens in these cells and they begin to grow and spread abnormally, a person gets Merkel cell carcinoma.
This cancer has a tendency to sp...more
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Skin cancer is a condition with abnormal and cancerous skin growths. This often develops due to the over exposure of skin to the rays of the sun. The three main types of skin cancer include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Skin cancer affects those areas of skin which remains sun-exposed including ears, neck, chest, scalp, lips, face, hands, arm and legs. It can also develop on those areas of skin that are not exposed to sunlight like beneath toenails or fingernails, o...more
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Skin cancer is a condition with abnormal and cancerous skin growths. This often develops due to the over exposure of skin to the rays of the sun. The three main types of skin cancer include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Skin cancer affects those areas of skin which remains sun-exposed including ears, neck, chest, scalp, lips, face, hands, arm and legs. It can also develop on those areas of skin that are not exposed to sunlight like beneath toenails or fingernails, o...more
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Skin cancer is a condition with abnormal and cancerous skin growths. This often develops due to the overexposure of skin to the rays of the sun. The three main types of skin cancer include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Skin cancer affects those areas of skin which remains sun-exposed including ears, neck, chest, scalp, lips, face, hands, arm and legs. It can also develop on those areas of skin that are not exposed to sunlight like beneath toenails or fingernails, on...more
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In limited quantities, ultraviolet rays are not only beneficial but also necessary for maintaining proper health. The Vitamin D from the sun s rays can help cure several diseases such as eczema, jaundice and psoriasis. If adequate amounts of sun rays are not received by the body, bone growth gets hampered that can result in osteoporosis and other bone weakness issues. However, if it is received in abundance, its effects can be profusely detrimental to the immune system, eyes and the skin.
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1. Your condition could be a symptom of a dangerous disease
Some skin ailments are innocent such as a spot of dryness during winter. But sometimes they could be hinting at some severe underlying ailment. For example, what may look like a mole that has slightly changed colour is, in fact, one of the earliest signs of skin cancer.
As we all know, in serious illnesses, early detection can make a world of difference in the treatment of the disease.
2. Self-diagnosis can be riskymore
Some skin ailments are innocent such as a spot of dryness during winter. But sometimes they could be hinting at some severe underlying ailment. For example, what may look like a mole that has slightly changed colour is, in fact, one of the earliest signs of skin cancer.
As we all know, in serious illnesses, early detection can make a world of difference in the treatment of the disease.
2. Self-diagnosis can be risky
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How Smoking Impacts Your Organs?
As you inhale cigarette smoke, about 7000 carcinogens stir the crevices of your body. In India, about 3,00,000 people die every year due to smoking-related issues.
Here's a list of 5 such organs, which are the most affected by cigarette smoke:
1. Your lungs - Your lungs are probably the first organs to bear the wrath of cigarette smoke. Majority of the lung cancer cases are due to smoking. Other diseases include bronchitis and emphysema...more
As you inhale cigarette smoke, about 7000 carcinogens stir the crevices of your body. In India, about 3,00,000 people die every year due to smoking-related issues.
Here's a list of 5 such organs, which are the most affected by cigarette smoke:
1. Your lungs - Your lungs are probably the first organs to bear the wrath of cigarette smoke. Majority of the lung cancer cases are due to smoking. Other diseases include bronchitis and emphysema...more
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Skin cancer is a condition with abnormal and cancerous skin growths. This often develops due to the over exposure of skin to the rays of the sun. The three main types of skin cancer include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Skin cancer affects those areas of skin which remains sun-exposed including ears, neck, chest, scalp, lips, face, hands, arm and legs. It can also develop on those areas of skin that are not exposed to sunlight like beneath toenails or fingernails, o...more
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