The largest human organ isn't the liver, the kidneys or the lungs: it's the skin. Our skin is our front line protection against the outside world. It guards our internal organs against sunburn, dirt, and other dangers. Our skin is also an integral part of our appearance. Skin disorders number in the hundreds, and can be caused by food allergies, sunburn, hormones, pregnancy, genetics or a host of... Read more >
Acne is one of the most common skin disorders in the United States. Over 17 million people suffer from the disease every year. And that's just what acne is: a disease. Forget all the information you get from well-meaning friends and relatives. Eating too much chocolate or bad hygiene does not cause the condition, nor does oily skin. Acne is a medical condition, and like any medical condition, treatments are... Read more >
Eczema is the medical term for a skin disorder causing inflammation, skin rashes, and intense itching, which can appear anywhere on the body. An estimated fifteen million people in the United States alone exhibit symptoms of atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema. Although no cure exists, treatment can reduce and minimize its symptoms.Many people react unfavorably to visible skin disorders on other... Read more >
Psoriasis is a skin condition characterized by inflammation of the skin, itching, and thick, red areas of skin covered by silvery scales or flakes. Skin problems caused by psoriasis range from cases so mild that the psoriasis goes unnoticed, to so severe that large areas of the body are covered.Psoriasis commonly affects the scalp, joints and lower back, although inflammation can occur anywhere on the body. One of... Read more >
Information on rosacea, (pronounced roh-ZAY-sha), has often been clouded by popular misconceptions about the skin disorder. It is not, as many people suppose, adult acne, although it is often referred to as acne rosacea. Symptoms are also often misunderstood: a red nose is not evidence of alcoholism or heavy drinking. W.C. Fields' red nose and his struggles with alcohol abuse linked the two problems in popular... Read more >
Are you worried about an abnormal looking mole or skin discoloration, or know someone with skin cancer? This website includes and an introduction to skin cancer, beginning with an overview of the skin as the body's largest organ, and a description of the skin layer by layer.These articles provide information about the types of skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant... Read more >
Melanoma is a form of skin cancer. Like other skin cancers (squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma), melanoma can be treated easily if the tumor is caught in its early stages. If not, the cancer cells can spread to the lymph nodes and other organs, after which melanoma is much more difficult to treat. Left untreated, melanoma can be deadly.Every year, some 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with melanoma, and... Read more >
Smooth, undamaged skin can be an envied thing, especially for those suffering from the signs of aging or sun damage. While some skin problems, such as acne and wrinkles, are seemingly inevitable, people can take some steps to improve the health and look of their skin. Along with wearing sunscreen and protective gear when you are outdoors for extended periods of time, regularly cleansing and moisturizing your skin is... Read more >
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