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Melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, begins in skin cells called melanocytes. Melanocytes produce the pigment melanin, which determines the color of skin, hair and eyes. It is the leading cause of death from skin disease. Melanoma begins on the surface of the skin and can grow down into the skin reaching the blood vessels and spread around the body. Melanoma can occur anywhere on the skin but often occurs on sun exposed areas of the body such as arms, face, back and legs.
Folliculitis is the inflammation of hair follicles which happens as a result of bacteri..
Hair loss or alopecia is a common phenomenon of the hair growth cycle. Most hair on the..
Lichen planus is a skin disease characterized by flat-topped purple or reddish purple l..
Moles are any spot or irregularity in the skin which develops from overgrowth of melano..
Scleroderma is an autoimmune disorder of the connective tissues where the body's im..
The CoolGlide Laser developed by Altus Medical Corporation uses a long pulse YAG laser ..
Herpes is a viral infection that commonly affects the facial skin and mucous membrane o..
Hives also called urticaria is a common skin disorder characterized by well defined, ra..
