Carcinoma is the clinical term for cancer of epithelial cells, which are cells that line the organs and form the top layer of the skin. The American Cancer Society reports that carcinoma is the most common type of cancer, accounting for...
The human skin is composed of three different layers. Known as the integumentary system, the skin is considered an organ, the largest of the body. Without it, living would be impossible. It holds moisture in the body, regulates temperature, acts...
In the United States, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. A 2005 study published in the "Journal of the American Medical Association" showed that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer during their lifetimes. Ultraviolet radiation...
Neuroendocrine cells are found throughout the body and secrete hormones allowing your brain to regulate how your body functions. Like all cells, neuroendocrine cells can go through changes and mutations, sometimes resulting in them replicating...
Overview
Symptoms of sunburn usually appear within a few hours after exposure, and up until 24 hours after exposure. A sunburn usually peaks within two to three days. Sunburns can be avoided by using an appropriate
Doctors recommend that you perform a monthly head-to-toe self-examination for suspicious spots on your skin. You should look for signs of this common form of skin cancer on your chest, back, ears, face and neck. The overwhelming majority of cases...
Doctors continue to study rare skin disorders to find their origins. While some are created by malfunctions in the body's immune systems, others are created by gene mutations. Environmental factors often are considered when treating a skin...
Skin cancer usually develops on sun-exposed areas of the skin, but it may also appear on areas not often exposed to sunlight. Common places where the disease arises include the scalp, face, lips, ears, neck, chest, shoulders, arms and legs. Less...
According to the National Institutes of Health, cancer on the skin is the most common form of the disease in the United States. Basal cell and squamous cell cancer are the most common types of skin cancer. Though less common, melanoma is the most...
Skin nodules are a type of growth that develops as a symptom of certain skin conditions. They can occur in any of the three layers of skin: the subcutaneous tissue, epidermis and dermis. They are best defined as a lesion that is solid, raised and...
