The exact cause of ovarian cancer is unknown. The Mayo Clinic explains that this cancer used to be known as a "silent killer," because patients usually did not recognize the symptoms until it had spread to other areas of their bodies. Now symptoms...
Colorectal cancer is a cancer involving the colon or the rectum. Each year in the United States, around 150,000 individuals receive a diagnosis of colorectal cancer, making it the second most common cancer diagnosis, according to the University of...
Hyperpigmentation is a general term used to describe a variety of skin color changes typically associated with increased production of the pigment melanin. Each specific form of this condition has its own underlying cause. While you can develop...
There are many possible causes for brown blemishes, or hyperpigmentation, but most are associated with an increased production and deposition of melanin, according to Merck. Melanin is the pigment that gives skin its color. Melasma and age spots...
Colon cancer is the result of small growths in the colon developing the ability to spread throughout other tissues in the body. Some patients have a genetic predisposition to developing colon cancer, which can result from certain hereditary...
Lips are a prominent feature on the face and are often overlooked in skin care. The skin on the lips is very thin and does not contain any sebaceous glands, which are oil glands. Environmental, emotional and other stresses can cause dryness and...
Colon polyps are growths that protrude from the surface of the colon. There are several types of colon polyps, including adenomatous polyps, hyperplastic polyps, and inflammatory polyps. Colon polyps are considered to be precursors to colon cancer...
Cancer of the pancreas is on the increase in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute, NCI. It currently ranks fourth in causes of cancer deaths in the U.S. Pancreatic cancer arises in either of the two parts of the...
