Fact Sheets

Source: CCM

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Skin Cancer
A disease caused by ultraviolet light that comes from the sun’s rays.
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Skin Lymphoma
Skin lymphoma is a rare form of skin cancer that is not linked to sun exposure. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Melanoma
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that forms in the cells that produce skin color. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Allergic contact dermatitis is the skin's reaction to an irritant—anything from poison ivy to certain fabrics can cause your skin to flare. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
Basal cell carcinoma accounts for 80 percent of all skin cancers. The cause is damage to the DNA of cells in the epidermis, the top layer of the skin.
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Benign Eyelid and Eye Growths
While not cancerous, benign growths on the eyelid or eye can become uncomfortable or interfere with vision. These growths are common and treatable.
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Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer
Mohs surgery is a type of surgery for skin cancer that minimizes the amount of skin removed. Learn more about this procedure.
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Photoaging (Sun Damage)
Photoaging is when the sun prematurely—and sometimes dangerously—ages the skin. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Eczema
Eczema is the diagnosis for chronic dry skin that brings extremely itchy, pink skin or red rashes. It's common in kids, but adults get eczema too.
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Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a common skin disorder that causes raised plaques of itchy, red skin. Learn about symptoms and treatment.