By Muna Wa Wanjiru | On May 23, 2008 | In Skin-Cancer | Rated 
Eczema is a skin disease that is associated with decrease in lipids on the skin, leaving scratchy and scaly surface, characterized by patches and other inflammations on the skin. It is more common in elderly people and those who bath frequently and it is even more common in the cold winter season or in places where it is usually very cold throughout the year.
By Peter Hutch | On May 10, 2008 | In Skin-Cancer | Rated
Basal Cell Carcinoma is a very common type of skin disorders but is very dangerous also. Basal cell carcinomas enlarge slowly and steadily and can invade neighboring tissue, like the eye, but they usually do not spread to distant parts of the body (metastasize). Basal cell carcinomas are the result of sun damage to the skin.
By Peter Hutch | On May 10, 2008 | In Skin-Cancer | Rated
Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. It involves the cells that produce the skin pigment melanin. Melanin is responsible for skin and hair color. Melanoma can also involve the colored part of the eye. (See also skin cancer and melanoma of the eye.
By Peter Hutch | On May 10, 2008 | In Skin-Cancer | Rated
Malignant melanoma is a type of skin cancer that begins in the skin's 'pigmentation system', ie the skin layer that becomes tanned in the summer. Melanomas usually start in moles or in areas of normal-looking skin. In rare cases the tumour may begin in the eyes, the respiratory passage, the intestine, or the brain. Malignant melanoma is a very dangerous type of cancer, and the patient's chances of survival often depend on early discovery and treatment.
By Peter Hutch | On May 10, 2008 | In Skin-Cancer | Rated
Cancer that forms in tissues of the skin. There are several types of skin cancer. Skin cancer that forms in melanocytes (skin cells that make pigment) is called melanoma. Skin cancer that forms in basal cells (small, round cells in the base of the outer layer of skin) is called basal cell carcinoma. Skin cancer that forms in neuroendocrine cells (cells that release hormones in response to signals from the nervous system) is called neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin.
By Peter Hutch | On April 28, 2008 | In Skin-Cancer | Rated
Skin cancer is the most common form of human cancer. It is estimated that over 1 million new cases occur annually. The annual rates of all forms of skin cancer are increasing each year, representing a growing public concern. It has also been estimated that nearly half of all Americans who live to age 65 will develop skin cancer at least once.
By Michele Rogers | On March 6, 2007 | In Skin-Cancer | Rated 
Melanoma is awful and we should treat ourselves with respect while in the sun or tanning. Knowing we are safe from the horrible rays of the sun is one less thing to concern ourselves.
By By Authors | On February 7, 2007 | In Skin-Cancer | Rated
According to the National Cancer Institute, over-exposure to the ultraviolet rays featured in cosmetic tanning appliances increases the risk of developing skin cancer from tanning booths.
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