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May 16, 2007 -
I am ever curious about how the human body works, and recently I pondered the permanence of tattoos. Skin is always shedding layers of dead cells (especially if you exfoliate), so how can a tattoo remain year after year?
Let's start at the beginning with how a tattoo is created.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Melanoma
- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
- Precancerous Skin Condition...
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Prevention
- Screening
- Diagnosis
- Staging
- Treatment for Melanoma
- Treatment for Nonmelanoma S...
- Prognosis
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Risk factors
According to a report in the Archives of Dermatology, marathon runners are more likely than the general population to develop skin changes that increase the risk for melanoma.
Prevention
A study published in The Lancet indicates that the best ways to avoid sun damage are to reduce the time you spend in the sun and to wear a hat and clothing to protect as much of your skin as possible. Fabrics that are thick and tightly woven offer the best protection.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Information
Illustrations
Changes in face with age
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Aging changes in the skin are a group of common conditions and developments that occur as people grow older.
Alternative Names
Wrinkles - aging changes; Thinning of skin
Information
Skin changes are among the most visible signs of aging. Evidence of increasing age include wrinkles and sagging skin.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Causes, incidence, and risk factors
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Support Groups
- Expectations (prognosis)
- Calling your health care provider
- Prevention
Illustrations
Melanoma of the liver - MRI scan
Skin cancer, malignant melanoma
Skin cancer, raised multi-color melanoma
Skin cancer, melanoma - flat, brown lesion
Skin cancer, melanoma - raised, dark lesion
Sentinel node biopsy
Sun protection
Skin
Skin cancer, melanoma on the fingernail
Skin cancer, close-up of lentigo maligna melanoma
Skin cancer, close-up of level III melanoma
Skin cancer, close-up of level IV melanoma
Skin cancer, melanoma superficial spreading
Melanoma - neck
Malignant melanoma
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal 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.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Types of Psoriasis
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Topical Medications
- Systemic Medications
- Phototherapy
- Managing Psoriasis
- Outlook
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Treatment
Psoriasis that develops on the hands or feet is often very difficult to treat. However, an advanced clinical trial showed that a medication called efalizumab (Raptiva) effectively cleared or nearly cleared moderate-to-severe symptoms in adults after 12 weeks.
Several studies have shown that most people with severe psoriasis who are treated with infliximab (Remicade) have significant improvement in symptoms by week 10.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
Overview
- Signs and Symptoms
- What Causes It?
- Who's Most At Risk?
- What to Expect at Your Provider's Office
- Treatment Options
- Prognosis/Possible Complications
- Following Up
- Supporting Research
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Skin cancer is generally a result of too much exposure to the sun. While skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, many types are both preventable and treatable. Skin cancer is classified into five different types:
- Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form and accounts for 90% of all skin cancers.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
The depth of a burn determines its severity. First degree burns damage the outer layer of skin (epidermis) and cause pain, redness and swelling (erythema). Second degree burns damage the epidermis and the inner layer, the dermis, causing erythema and blistering.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- Description
- Indications
- Risks
- Expectations after surgery
- Convalescence
Illustrations
Skin graft
Skin layers
Skin graft - series
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
A skin graft is a patch of skin that is surgically removed from one area of the body and transplanted to another area.
Alternative Names
Skin transplant; Skin autografting
Description
While you are sleepy (sedated) or deep asleep and pain-free (general anesthesia), healthy skin is taken from elsewhere on your body using a skin-cutting instrument (dermatome). This is called a split-thickness skin graft.
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Nov 14, 2008 -
I don't think about my skin that much, except on sunny Summer days when I coat myself with sunscreen or when I get the occasional blemish on my chin. More than just a fleshy covering for our muscles, skin is an organ and without it, we would evaporate. Here are five facts you should know about the skin you're in.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
With aging, the outer skin layer (epidermis) thins even though the number of cell layers remains unchanged. The number of pigment-containing cells (melanocytes) decreases, but the remaining melanocytes increase in size. Aging skin thus appears thinner, more translucent.
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