Toenails take a great deal of abuse in life. Crammed into too-tight shoes, rammed into pieces of furniture, and subjected to fungi left behind on gym floors, toenails often become discolored. Because toenails aren't always examined on a regular...
Skin is grouped into six different types based on the degree of pigmentation. Type One skin is the lightest and Type Six the darkest. Skin cancer is a risk no matter your skin type, so it's important to always use sunscreen if you're spending time...
Melanoma is a dangerous type of skin cancer and is the leading cause of death from skin disease, the National Center for Biotechnology Information notes. There are four principal types of melanoma, the Center states, including superficial...
Taxol (paclitaxel) and Taxotere (docetaxel) are chemotherapy medications from a class of chemotherapies called taxanes. These medications were once plant-based and made from the yew tree but are now synthetically made in the lab. Taxanes work by...
Next to iron, zinc is the most common trace mineral in your body. It is found in every cell, plays roles in your immune functioning, growth, reproduction, smell, taste, blood clotting and thyroid and insulin performance. It has also been used for...
Skin cancer is a condition that occurs when genetic mutations cause skin cells to grow abnormally. In the majority of cases, exposure to ultraviolet light induces these genetic mutations; however, a weakened immune system, exposure to toxins and...
Melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, can affect anyone. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, melanoma is 100 percent curable if detected in its early stages. But it become more difficult to treat as it progresses. Four main types of...
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer because of its propensity to spread or metastasize to other parts of the body. It is the most common cancer among young women in their late 20s, and it is rising at a faster rate than any other cancer....
Melanoma is also referred to a malignant melanoma because it is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Melanoma spreads rapidly once it develops. Early detection and treatment provide a high cure rate, according to the American Academy of Dermatology....
Injury and fungi account for most black toenails. Although a black toenail may look unsightly, it rarely causes any serious damage. Damaged toenails repair themselves by growing out, but toenails grow slowly, so don't expect immediate improvement....
A malignant melanoma is the most severe type of skin cancer, characterized by invasive, abnormal skin cell growth that can easily spread throughout the body. There are four different subtypes of malignant melanoma, as well as a rare congenital...
Sun causes melanoma skin cancer. Sun protects you against melanoma skin cancer. Which is correct? Read on to find out. “Does sun exposure cause melanoma?” This is a hot, controversial issue in dermatology right now, and I am going...
