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Basal Cell Carcinoma; Basal Cell Carcinoma, see Skin Cancer; Merkel Cell Cancer
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Skin Diseases
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Skin cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the skin.
The skin is the body's largest organ. It protects against heat, sunlight, injury, and infection. Skin also helps control body temperature and stores water, fat, and vitamin D. The skin has several layers, but the two main layers are the epidermis (upper or outer layer) and the dermis (lower or inner layer). Skin cancer begins in the epidermis, which is made up of 3 kinds of cells:
Squamous cells: Thin... 
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Dermatology (from Greek derma, "skin") is a branch of medicine dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases, as well as its appendages (nails, hair, sweat glands). A doctor who practices dermatology is a dermatologist.
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Skin Cancer as related to Dermatology
Results- Florida Skin Cancer & Dermatology Specialists, PA
Robert A. Skidmore, M.D presents his practice and range of services, Gainesville, Florida.
- Bay Ridge Skin & Cancer Dermatology, P.C.
is the largest, most comprehensive. dermatology practice in Brooklyn.We treat patients of all ages, from infants to adults, with everytype of skin disease, benign and malignant.
- Virginia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center
The Virginia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center is a cutting edge dermatology practice specializing in the treatment of diseases of the skin, hair and nails.
- Lubbock Dermatology in Lubbock, Texas-Dr. Richard H. Hope MD-Dr ...
At Lubbock Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center , we provide comprehensive dermatology care that includes diagnosis and treatment of common as well as uncommon skin conditions.
- Georgia Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center
Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of skin cancer, rashes, skin infections, acne and psoriasis. Serving Macon and middle Georgia since 1969.
- Skin Cancer Dermatology - Care about the skin you're in
Email us: or call 1 800-784-0422. History: BRIEF HISTORY OF SKIN CANCER AND DERMATOLOGY INSTITUTE. Skin Cancer and Dermatology Institute was established August 1996 by Dr.
- Maui Dermatology LCC - treatment of skin cancer, skin diseases, hair ...
Maui Dermatology specializes in treatment of skin cancer, diseases of the skin, hair, and nails and provides patient education, preventative skin checks, cosmetic
- Skin Cancer
When should you be concerned that you might have skin cancer? Click on each of these links to learn more about different types of skin cancer.
- Hopkins Skin Cancer
Welcome to the Department of Dermatology Skin Cancer Education Site Our goal is to increase public awareness and to educate, prevent, diagnose, and ...
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