Tag Archives: Prevention

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Malignant Melanoma

One American dies from melanoma every hour of every day. While melanoma is not the most common of skin cancers it causes the most deaths…over 9000 people in the US annually. This is especially tragic given the fact that if recognized and treated in the early stages, it is almost always curable. What is Melanoma? […]

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How Can Warts be Prevented?

Warts are an infection of the skin caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). There are more than 100 strains that affect the skin. And while most are harmless, genital warts pose a risk for cancer. Common warts are termed verrucae vulgaris while plantar warts (on the soles) are termed verrucae plantaris. All warts are spread […]