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Actinic keratosis, or solar keratosis, is a skin disease caused by continual too much exposure to the sun. These are lesions caused by ultraviolet rays, which are also likely to be malignant. Actinic keratosis lesions grow on the skin which is continually...

The Dermatology Laser Center & Spa is the only center in San Marcos, Texas with specialists for treatment of the skin, hair, and nails, including skin cancer and mole removal. Procedures are done in the office under local anesthesia. During your initial e...

Known either as actinic keratosis, solar keratosis or short AK is a small, tough circle that sticks out of your skin's surface because of too much sun exposure. This skin condition is normally of a red or pink color with white scales on the sides and rang...

Reconstructive plastic surgery in Massachusetts can be opted for to improve appearance, or to enhance body function, and hopefully to enhance one's body image, self-confidence, and sense of "wholeness". Reconstructive techniques can be used to correct con...

Sunburn is one of the short-term damages of sun exposure. It ranges from redness and pain to redness and swelling, and in some serious cases, blisters can occur. Frequent sunburns have been associated with increased risks of getting skin cancers. There...

What is skin cancer? Skin cancer occurs when skin cells are damaged, for example, by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Between 95 and 99% of skin cancers in Australia are caused by exposure to the sun. Types of skin cancer Th...