Skin Diseases
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How Fast Does Melanoma Spread on any part of your Body?
New cells are constantly made to replace old and worn-out ones. This process goes on until death. Several mechanisms control the rate and manner in
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Spitzoid Melanoma in Children and Adults: Prognosis, Symptoms
Spitzoid melanoma is a variant of melanoma. It is fairly rare but often misdiagnosed. Most cases are reported in adults. Most spitzoid melanomas evolve from
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Different Forms of Melanoma: Red, Small, Black, Internal, White, Pink, Spots
Melanoma is perhaps the most known type of skin cancer. Interestingly, it is the rarest but most deadly type. Only about 6% of all skin
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Melanoma Statistics, Facts, Biopsy, Immunotherapy, Histology, Surgery
The term melanoma translates to ‘black tumor’. It is one of the three types of cancers that begin in skin cells. Of the three types,
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Melanoma in Situ: Prognosis, Recurrence, Margins, Treatments
Melanoma in situ is a very commonly used phrase when discussing melanoma. ‘In situ’ translates to ‘in place’. Basically, the phrase is used to describe
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Amelanotic Melanoma Cytology, Treatments, Diagnosis, Pictures
Most people think of skin cancer when melanoma is mentioned, no wonder the phrase melanoma skin cancer. Well, it is a type of skin cancer,
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What is Melanoma, Definitions, Prognoses, Types, Causes, Pictures
When cancer develops in lungs, it is known as lung cancer. When it develops on melanocytes, it is referred to as melanoma. Melanocytes are certain
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Early Signs and First Symptoms of Melanoma: Warnings, Information
Melanoma is almost not any different from a normal skin growth or spot in its earliest stages. The complete opposite is true once the disease
Skin Disorders and Problems
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Impetigo vs Cold Sore, Herpes, Ringworm, Erysipelas, MRSA
Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin. It is more common in children but can also occur in adults. The infection is highly contagious
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Impetigo Medicine : Mupirocin, Neosporin, Amoxicillin, Bacitracin and Cephalexin
Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin. It is commonly seen in children between ages of 2 and 6 years. Although highly contagious, impetigo
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Impetigo Stages: Early, Mild, Recurrent, Healing and How Long Does It Last
Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin. It is highly contagious but not serious. Most cases are reported in children between 2 and 6
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How Dogs and Puppies Get Impetigo: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
Most of us know impetigo as a bacterial infection of skin that affects children. See what is impetigo for more details. Apparently, the infection also
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Impetigo During Pregnancy, Herpetiformis and How to Prevent
Impetigo is a bacterial condition of the skin that is most common in children and highly contagious. Generally, it is not considered a serious infection.
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Medicine for Impetigo: Antibiotics, Cream, Ointment and OTC Drugs
Impetigo is a bacterial skin condition that mostly occurs in children. They are two types, bullous and nonbullous impetigo. Their main difference is that the
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Main Causes of Impetigo in Adults: Staph, Strep, Bullous and Non Bullous
There are two major types of impetigo. These are bullous and nonbullous. Both are most common in children but also occur in adults. While staph
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Treating Impetigo at Home with Natural Remedies, Cream and Essential Oils
Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the skin. It is most common in children but can also occur in infants and adults. Like
Skin Infections and Viruses
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What is Periorbital (Preseptual) Cellulitis: Treatment, Symptoms, Pictures
Periorbital cellulitis is also referred to as preseptual cellulitis. It occurs when bacteria enter the skin above orbital septum, either the anterior or posterior one,
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Orbital Cellulitis in Adults: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
The eyelid is divided from the eye socket by a thin soft tissue known as orbital septum. Bacteria may enter this tissue and cause infection.
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What is Facial Cellulitis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Pictures
Cellulitis is mostly diagnosed in lower legs. It can however also occur in the face and other parts of the skin. In its own rights,
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Cellulitis on Legs: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Diagnosis, Pictures
Cellulitis on legs is fairly common. The problem is that its early signs mimic those of some other conditions that usually develop on legs. While
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What is the Best Antibiotics Used for Treating Cellulitis on Your Skin
Cellulitis is a common infection caused by bacteria. Several types of bacteria can cause the condition. Staphylococcus and streptococcus bacteria are the common ones culprits
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Home Treatment and Remedies for Cellulitis: Guidelines and Instructions
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection. It is a common skin condition. As a bacterial infection, antibiotics are the best medications to use for treatment. Some
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What is Eye (Eyelid) Cellulitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments, Pictures
Eye cellulitis is of two types. Preorbital and orbital cellulitis. Specific type depends on the part of eye infection has developed. See what is cellulitis
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What is Cellulitis Infection (Bacterial): Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Bacteria are often thought of as harmful microorganisms that cause infections. The fact is that only a very small percent of bacteria is actually harmful.
