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… Basal Cell Skin Cancer On this page: Health Tools … Overview Self-Care What is basal cell skin cancer? Basal cell skin cancer is the most common type of skin cancer. It grows …
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… Squamous Cell Skin Cancer On this page: Health Tools … Overview Self-Care What is squamous cell skin cancer? Squamous cell skin cancer is a common type of skin cancer. It's often …
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Skin Cancer, Non-Melanoma On this page: Overview Overview Non-melanoma skin cancer is the most common type of skin cancer. Skin cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in …
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Skin Cyst: Home Treatment On this page: Overview Overview An epidermal (skin) cyst is a small, round lump in the top layer of skin called the epidermis. It may be filled with a soft, …
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… Excision of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect … Risks Surgery Overview Excision of non-melanoma skin cancer is a treatment to remove, or excise, basal cell and squamous cell cancers (carcinomas) from your skin. Skin cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the …
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Skin Changes Caused by a Medicine On this page: Overview Overview Skin changes are a common side effect of many prescription … examples are aspirin and antibiotics. Colour changes in the skin . A few examples of medicines that can cause this are: …
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… Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect … Risks Surgery Overview Mohs surgery removes a skin cancer one layer at a time. The doctor checks each … as possible. This surgery is mostly used for areas of skin you can see or where scarring is a bigger concern, such …
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… Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections On this page: Overview … can also try a soap that contains oatmeal. Use a mild laundry detergent if clothes or linens seem to be irritating the … can also try a soap that contains oatmeal. Use a mild laundry detergent if clothes or linens seem to be irritating the …
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… Laser Surgery for Skin Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect … This high-intensity light is used to shrink or destroy skin cancers or precancers (actinic keratosis). With lasers, … Several different types of lasers are used to treat skin cancers, including the carbon dioxide (CO2) laser. What …
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… Eczema: Taking Care of Your Skin Actionset Overview Eczema (say "EGG-zuh-muh") is also … atopic dermatitis. It's a skin problem that causes intense itching and a raised rash. Sometimes the rash develops … CeraVe, that can help with burning and itching. For severe dryness, try petroleum jelly. Take a shower or bath once a …