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Light therapy, also called phototherapy or bright light therapy is the exposure to direct sunlight or artificial light at controlled wavelengths in order to treat a variety of medical disorders, including seasonal affective disorder (SAD), circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders, cancers, neonatal jaundice, and skin wound infections.
People typically develop a rash between the toes, and the skin becomes white, moist, and falls apart, explains Dr. Zeichner. “In some cases, it can affect the entire bottom of the feet in the ...
Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as atopic eczema, is a long-term type of inflammation of the skin. [2] Atopic dermatitis is also often called simply eczema but the same term is also used to refer to dermatitis, the larger group of skin conditions. [2] [5] Atopic dermatitis results in itchy, red, swollen, and cracked skin. [2]
Contact dermatitis is a type of acute or chronic inflammation of the skin caused by exposure to chemical or physical agents. [1] Symptoms of contact dermatitis can include itchy or dry skin, a red rash, bumps, blisters, or swelling. These rashes are not contagious or life-threatening, but can be very uncomfortable.
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People who have received solid organ transplants are at a significantly increased risk of developing squamous-cell carcinoma due to the use of chronic immunosuppressive medication. [42] While the risk of developing all skin cancers increases with these medications, this effect is particularly severe for cSCC, with hazard ratios as high as 250 ...
An Australian woman who didn't think much of a small rash and a minor cough she had was stunned to learn that they were symptoms of something more serious. ... For premium support please call: 800 ...
“While surgery is curative for most people living with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, many are burdened with a higher risk of recurrence that can lead to death or disfiguration,” said Danny Rischin, M.D., M.B.B.S., F.R.A.C.P., Research Lead, Head and Neck Cancer and Cutaneous SCC, Department of Medical Oncology at the Peter MacCallum ...