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Human papillomavirus (HPV)

What is Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Statistics on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Risk Factors for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Progression of Human Papillomavirus […]

Systemic scleroderma (systemic sclerosis)

Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Systemic Sclerosis by professional health specialists.

Chicken pox (varicella zoster virus)

Chickenpox or varicella is an itchy, red, lumpy rash that is caused by the varicella virus. The chickenpox virus is highly contagious for those who are not immune to it but is thought of as a common and fairly harmless childhood illness.

Vitamins/carotenoids not likely to reduce the risk of squamous cell skin cancer

Researchers have reported that higher intakes of vitamins A, C, E and carotene apparently do not reduce the risk of […]

Risk of Melanoma and skin colour – no difference

Adelaide researchers say that by checking people’s buttocks, they have found there is no difference in the risk of skin […]

Study into DNA and skin cancer

Queensland researchers have begun a new study that could help identify people who are at risk of developing skin cancer. […]

Vitamin A cream may help prevent skin cancers

New research into a cream that contains a derivative of vitamin A may starve off the most common type of […]

SolarScan – Early warning of life-threatening skin cancers

A new system of detecting life-threatening melanomas is now available to all GP’s around the country. Australia’s incidence of skin […]

Skin cancer: Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC)

What is Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC) Statistics on Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC) Risk Factors for Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC) Progression […]

Skin cancer: Basal cell carcinoma

Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Skin is a cancer of the skin. The skin is the largest organ of the body. It serves as a protective barrier between us and the environment, keeping water in and infection out.