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… Protecting Your Skin From the Sun On this page: Overview Overview Use the following tips to protect your skin from the sun. You may decrease your chances of getting skin cancer and help prevent wrinkles. People with darker skin …
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… Hepatitis B and C: Risk of Liver Cancer On this page: Overview Overview … . The damage that results increases the risk of liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). If you have chronic HBV … infection may lower your risk for developing liver cancer. Screening with ultrasound of the liver, liver function …
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… Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … Overview Bruises form when small blood vessels under the skin tear or rupture, most often from a bump or fall. Blood … as lupus . Liver disease, such as cirrhosis . Some types of cancer, such as Hodgkin lymphoma , leukemia , or multiple …
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… Psoriasis: Skin, Scalp, and Nail Care Actionset Overview Psoriasis is a long-term (chronic) skin problem that causes skin cells to grow too quickly. … too much sun exposure can damage the skin and cause skin cancer. Also, sunburns can trigger flares of psoriasis. Use …
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… Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why … at your tumour. A tiny ink tattoo may be placed on your skin so that the radiation beam can be aimed at the same … the seeds into your prostate. They're placed through the skin between your anus and scrotum (perineum). The doctor …
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… Cancer: Home Treatment for Pain On this page: Overview … in any areas where you have visible tumours, open wounds, skin that is tender from radiation, or a blood clot in a … Acupuncture. Very thin needles are inserted into the skin at certain points on the body. Biofeedback. This method …
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… Colorectal Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent On this page: Condition … that the people around you want to support you, and asking for help isn't a sign of weakness. Tell them how they … that the people around you want to support you, and asking for help isn't a sign of weakness. Tell them how they …
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… Breast Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent On this page: Condition … surgery or a mastectomy. You may notice that the skin of your chest looks or feels different. A change in the … size or shape of the breast or a dimple or pucker in the skin of the breast. Discharge or bleeding from the nipple …
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… Eczema: Taking Care of Your Skin Actionset Overview Eczema (say "EGG-zuh-muh") is also called atopic dermatitis. It's a skin problem that causes intense itching and a raised rash. … not contagious. You can't catch it from others. In lighter skin, the rash may look pink or red. In darker skin, the …
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… Caregiving: Skin Care for Immobile Adults On this page: Overview Overview As we get older, our skin gets thinner and drier, so it is easier to damage. The chance of skin damage is higher for people who can't move much, or who …
