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  • Skin Cancer Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in humans. There are three main types of skin cancer; basal cell carcinoma...learn more »
    In This Article
    Skin Cancer Article
    • Introduction
    • Basal cell carcinoma
    • What is basal cell carcinoma?
    • What are risk factors for developing basal cell carcinoma?
    • What does basal cell carcinoma look like?
    • How is basal cell carcinoma diagnosed?
    • How is basal cell carcinoma treated?
    • How is basal cell carcinoma prevented?
    • Squamous cell carcinoma
    • What is actinic keratosis?
    • What is squamous cell carcinoma?
    • What are risk factors for developing squamous cell carcinoma?
    • Can squamous cell carcinoma of the skin spread (metastasize)?
    • How is squamous cell carcinoma diagnosed?
    • How is squamous cell carcinoma treated?
    • How is squamous cell carcinoma prevented?
    • What about follow-up care for skin cancer?
    • How about vitamin D and cancer?
    • What resources are available to patients with skin cancer?
    • Skin Cancer At A Glance
  • Psoriasis Psoriasis is a long-term skin condition that may cause large plaques of red, raised skin, flakes of dry skin, and skin scales....learn more »
    In This Article
    Psoriasis Article
    • Psoriasis facts
    • What is psoriasis?
    • What causes psoriasis?
    • What does psoriasis look like? What are psoriasis symptoms and signs?
    • Can psoriasis affect my joints?
    • How is psoriasis diagnosed?
    • Can psoriasis affect only my nails?
    • How many people have psoriasis?
    • Is psoriasis curable?
    • Is psoriasis contagious?
    • Can I pass psoriasis to my children?
    • What kind of doctor treats psoriasis?
    • What is the treatment for psoriasis?
    • What creams or lotions are available for psoriasis?
    • What oral medications are available for psoriasis?
    • What injections or infusions are available for psoriasis?
    • What about light therapy for psoriasis?
    • Where can I get more information on psoriasis?
    • Is there a national psoriasis support group?
    • What is my long-term prognosis with psoriasis?
  • Keloid A keloid is a scar that doesn't know when to stop. When the cells keep on reproducing, the result is an overgrown (hypertrophic)...learn more »
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    Keloid Article
    • What is a keloid?
    • What is the difference between a keloid and a hypertrophic scar?
    • What are the signs and symptoms of keloids?
    • What is the cause of keloids?
    • Which people are most susceptible to keloids?
    • In which area of the body are keloids most likely to appear?
    • Keloids and piercing
    • Is keloid prevention possible?
    • Is keloid removal necessary? What are the treatments for keloids?
  • Genital Warts (HPV) Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S. HPV is primarily transmitted...learn more »
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    Genital Warts (HPV) Article
    • Genital warts (HPV) facts
    • What are human papillomaviruses (HPVs)?
    • How common is HPV infection?
    • What are the symptoms of genital warts?
    • How is HPV infection diagnosed?
    • Is there a DNA test for types of HPV infection?
    • How are genital warts diagnosed?
    • How is infection with HPV treated?
    • External genital warts
    • Precancerous changes (dysplasia) of the uterine cervix
    • Can HPV infection be prevented?
    • What should one do if exposed to a person with genital warts?
  • Molluscum Contagiosum Molluscum contagiosum is a skin infection caused by the poxvirus. Molluscum contagiosum appears as small tan or pink bumps on any...learn more »
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    Molluscum Contagiosum Article
    • What is molluscum contagiosum? What causes molluscum contagiosum?
    • Who develops molluscum contagiosum?
    • What are molluscum contagiosum symptoms and signs?
    • How is molluscum contagiosum diagnosed?
    • How is molluscum contagiosum treated?
    • How do I treat the accompanying rash with molluscum contagiosum?
    • How do I treat the persistent skin discoloration after molluscum contagiosum?
    • Why do I keep getting more molluscum bumps where I shave?
    • What are possible complications of molluscum contagiosum?
    • What is the prognosis with molluscum contagiosum?
    • How do I prevent molluscum contagiosum?
    • Molluscum Contagiosum At A Glance