Dermatology Archives - Page 67 of 75

Langerhans Cells Regulate Immune Reactions In The Skin

Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have demonstrated that Langerhans cells in the skin, which had been thought to alert […]

Melanoma Risk Only Partially Associated With Exposure To UVB From Sunlight

Researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center have found that the risk of developing melanoma, the […]

What is cancer?

Cancer Information: Health and medical cancer information about abnormal cancerous cell growth division caused by hereditary and carcinogenic chemicals. Read on for more information on cancer and cancerous cell growth.

Fish Gene Sheds Light On Human Skin Color Variation

With help from a common aquarium pet and a recently released online database of human genetic variation, a collaborative team […]

Preventing Pressure Ulcers

Risk Assessment Skin Care Other Considerations Risk Assessment There are several risk assessment charts available to assess a patients’ risk […]

Pressure ulcers

Pressure ulcers occur when an area of skin breaks down when you stay in one position for too long, most commonly involving bony areas such as around the heels, hips, elbows and back. People who are exposed to developing pressure ulcers include: those who are in a wheelchair or...