Skin Conditions: Causes & Risks
Skin Cancer, Nonmelanoma - Cause
10/14/08, HealthwiseNonmelanoma skin cancer is usually caused by overexposure to the sun and its ultraviolet (UV) rays. Overexposure to UV rays can result from:
Skin Cancer, Nonmelanoma - What Increases Your Risk
10/14/08, HealthwiseRisk factors for nonmelanoma skin cancer include:5, 3
Atopic Dermatitis - What Increases Your Risk
05/05/08, HealthwiseThe major risk factor for atopic dermatitis is having a family history of the condition. You are also at risk for developing atopic dermatitis if family members have asthma, allergic rhinitis, or other allergies.
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Dupuytren's Disease - What Increases Your Risk
03/31/08, HealthwiseYou are at an increased risk of developing Dupuytren's disease if you:
Kaposi's sarcoma: Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
01/21/09, HealthwiseThis PDQ cancer information summary for health professionals provides comprehensive, peer-reviewed, evidence-based information about the treatment of Kaposi sarcoma. This summary is reviewed regularly and updated as necessary by the PDQ Adult Treatme
Merkel cell carcinoma: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
10/16/08, HealthwiseMerkel cell carcinoma is a very rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the skin.
Facial Problems, Noninjury
05/15/07, HealthwiseFacial problems can be caused by a minor problem or a serious condition. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, or facial weakness or numbness. You may feel these symptoms in your teeth, jaw, tongue, ear, sinuses, eyes, salivary glands, blo
Thrush - What Increases Your Risk
03/10/08, HealthwiseThere are several factors that can increase your risk of developing thrush.
Scabies - Cause
04/04/07, HealthwiseScabies is caused by the miteSarcoptes scabiei. Scabies mites are attracted to the warmth and smell of humans. Female mites burrow into the skin, creating small, threadlike tunnels that you can sometimes see. The mites lay eggs and le
Scabies - What Increases Your Risk
04/04/07, HealthwiseThe following groups of people are at higher risk of exposure to scabies mites:
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