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  2. Alcohol and cancer - Wikipedia

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    Alcohol was determined to increase the risk of developing breast cancer, liver cancer, colorectal cancer, esophageal cancers, pharyngeal cancer, laryngeal cancer, and oral cancer. In 2009, the group determined that acetaldehyde which is a metabolite of ethanol is also carcinogenic to humans.

  3. Ichthyosis vulgaris - Wikipedia

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    Many people with severe ichthyosis have problems sweating due to the buildup of scales on the skin. This may lead to problems such as "prickly itch", which results from the afflicted skin being unable to sweat due to the buildup of scales, or problems associated with overheating. The majority of people with vulgaris can sweat at least a little.

  4. Mycosis fungoides - Wikipedia

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    These T cells are skin-associated, meaning they are biochemically and biologically most related to the skin, in a dynamic manner. Mycosis fungoides is the most common type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), but there are many other types of CTCL that have nothing to do with mycosis fungoides and these disorders are treated differently.

  5. What is ‘toasted skin syndrome'? Heating pads and blankets ...

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    Camp agreed that the long-term risk of toasted skin syndrome is the "development of malignancies," like certain cancers, in affected areas due to damaged skin cells.

  6. Dry or Itchy Skin? Here's Why... and How to Fix It - AOL

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    There are plenty of causes of dry and itchy skin, a few of which are simple mistakes you're making. But why does it happen so frequently?

  7. Here’s Why Your Armpits Are So Itchy—and When to ... - AOL

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    Armpit itching is caused by myriad issues, from contact dermatitis to cancer. Here are the most common conditions, treatments, and when to see a doctor. Here’s Why Your Armpits Are So Itchy ...

  8. Seborrhoeic dermatitis - Wikipedia

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    Flaking, dry or greasy, red, itchy, and inflamed skin [2] [3] Duration: Several weeks to lifelong [4] Causes: Multiple factors [4] Risk factors: Stress, dry skin, winter, poor immune function, Parkinson disease [4] Diagnostic method: Based on symptoms [4] Differential diagnosis: Psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, tinea capitis, rosacea, systemic ...

  9. Cellular stress response - Wikipedia

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    Cellular stress response is the wide range of molecular changes that cells undergo in response to environmental stressors, including extremes of temperature, exposure to toxins, and mechanical damage. Cellular stress responses can also be caused by some viral infections. [1]