Skin Cancer Archive

Discover how steroid creams, hormones, thyroid issues, and other conditions might drive new hair growth and when to seek a doctor’s advice.

Peeling skin on your fingers can signal eczema, infection, or other issues. Explore common triggers, treatments, and when to call the doctor.

Aging is the single biggest risk factor for developing cancer. As people get older, DNA damage accumulates in cells, and chronic inflammation and imbalances in gut bacteria become more common. All of these factors may contribute to the age-related increase in cancer cases.

Poison ivy rash is a red, blistering, itchy skin reaction caused by contact with the oily resin of the poison ivy plant. Quickly washing any exposed skin and contaminated clothing, tools, pets, or gear may help reduce the risk of a reaction. For a mild rash, home remedies and over-the-counter medications can help soothe symptoms; stronger prescription drugs can help heal more severe cases.

Misconceptions about poison ivy are common - from when you can get it to how you might get it, and the best ways to treat it. Knowing the facts can help you avoid it, or treat it properly if you are exposed to it.

Severe protein malnutrition can trigger hair shedding, but most thinning of hair stems from genes, hormones, illness, or medications rather than daily protein intake.

Small bald spots can result from stress, but not always. Patchy loss can reflect hereditary patterns, alopecia areata, fungal infection, or scalp disease.

These small, firm skin bumps are usually benign and often appear on the legs. Learn why they form, how they’re removed, and sun‑safety basics to help prevent another one.

An elevated lymphocyte count usually indicates a simple viral illness. Less often, it could indicate a blood cancer. How the number is calculated shapes what it may mean.

Years of relentless itching and thickened skin may reflect an itch‑scratch cycle. Creams alone may fall short and broader treatment may be needed.