Skin
Types of Skin Cancer – Location, Appearance
Skin cancer has become a global health concern. The incidence of skin cancer has increased throughout the world and this may be linked to the depleting ozone layer as well as changes in sun tanning and sunbathing practices from previous generations. There are three main types of skin cancer known as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. All types of skin cancer are potentially fatal unless proper treatment is received at the earliest possible stage.
While skin cancer is more prevalent in lighter skinned individuals, especially Caucasians, it can affect any ethnicity or skin complexion.
Acne Pimples & Zits – Causes, Treatment, Remedies
Acne is a common skin condition, affecting both teens and adults. It is more prevalent in teens and is often triggered by hormonal changes during puberty. Acne tends to affect the face, chest, back and shoulders and the size of pimples can vary in size and distribution.
Acne can be a debilitating condition to some extent as it has a significant psychological and social impact, especially in teens, who are more self conscious about their appearance.
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Skin Fungal Infection – Ringworm Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A ringworm infection does not involve any parasitic worm. The typical round skin lesion associated with a ringworm infection is actually due to a skin fungus. Fungal infections of the skin can be persistent and distressing and apart from the severe itchiness, the flaking and dryness of a fungal infection can also be embarrassing.
Fungi of the skin may either be moulds (dermatophytes) or yeasts (candida). Both types of fungi cause the same skin symptoms although moulds are the more common type of fungus causing a skin infection. Medically, a fungal infection of the skin is labeled as a tinea infection – tinea pedis referring to the fungal infection of the feet, tinea capitis for an infection of the scalp and so on.