Wormwood is one of the oldest traditional herbal medicines for stimulating digestive function, supporting healthy appetite and killing digestive parasites. However, wormwood may have side effects that increase the risk of some types of skin cancer. Treat wormwood extract with caution, and use it only as directed by a health professional. Consult with a registered medical herbalist and a doctor before purchasing wormwood products.
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A cherry angioma is a benign, bright red skin lesion or growth that appears primarily on the trunk of the body. These spots tend to occur in people over the age of 30. They are comprised of blood vessels. The exact cause of ch...
While this condition primarily causes reactions in the gut, a secondary form of the disease that affects the skin can develop in some people. There is no cure, but with treatment and diet modifications, symptoms can be managed....
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Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, more than 3.5 million cases are diagnosed annually. However, taking the necessary preventive measures can avert most c...
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Since epithelial cells are in the internal cavities of the body, on the skin and in the lining of all glandular tissues, carcinoma makes up the majority of cancers of the skin, breast, intestines, uterus and tongue. The symptom...
An estimated 300,000 people in the United States have scleroderma, according to the Scleroderma Foundation, with about one-third of them suffering from the systemic form of the disease. Symptoms of the disease depend greatly on...
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In a 1994 study, Swedish researchers found that people 35 and younger who regularly used tanning beds had nearly double the risk of contracting melanoma, which is one of the deadliest types of skin cancer.
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Basal cell carcinoma rarely results in death as it rarely spreads, but if not diagnosed early, it may lead to severe disfigurement. It is therefore important to recognize any symptoms and have them checked by a physician.
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When discovered and treated early, melanoma is almost 100 percent curable. If left untreated, this cancer may spread to other parts of the body and can be deadly. The National Cancer Institute reports that there were more tha...
Skin cancer is a tumor within the skin. The American Cancer Society reports that non-melanoma skin cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer in the United States, occurring in more than 1 million people annually. Those with f...
The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology estimates that more than 300 million people become infested with the human itch mite each year. The infestation, called scabies, frequently occurs in crowded environments such as...
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1 cancer diagnosed in the United States. There are different types of skin cancer, and each type can have its own set of initial signs and symptoms. Knowing what signs to look for when checking for skin cancer can he
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Exposure to the sun has a number of negative results, including premature aging skin and wrinkles, age spots and an increased risk of skin cancer. Doctors at the Cleveland Clinic report that over time, the sun's ultraviolet (UV...
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Skin Cancer Basics The skin is the body's largest organ and has several important roles, including protecting us from injury, light and infection, and maintaining the body's temperature. Though skin cells are stacked in thre...
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