Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in the United States. Melanoma is the least common type of skin cancer, but it’s the most lethal. Almost 105,000 Americans get melanoma every ...

This is a rare autoimmune skin disorder that occurs when your immune system starts attacking healthy epidermis cells (the top layer of your skin). Pemphigus can manifest itself as blisters and sores ...

Painful inflammatory lesions of the skin and mucous membranes may occur in children who develop bacterial pneumonia. A research group at the University Children's Hospital Zurich has recently ...

Ocular cicatricial pemphigoid (OCP) is a rare autoimmune disease. Without proper treatment, it can damage the eyes and cause vision loss. OCP is a type of mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP). MMP is a ...

Papillomas are noncancerous growths that can develop on your skin or mucous membranes. They rarely turn cancerous but can cause problems if they grow large and press on healthy tissue. Infection with ...

When you breathe, allergens, viruses, dust, and other debris stick to your nasal mucus, which then passes out of your system. Sometimes, your body can make too much throat mucus, requiring frequent ...

Pyogenic granulomas are noncancerous growths that may appear on the skin following skin injury or hormonal changes. Treatment may only be necessary if they bleed or are in sensitive areas. Pyogenic ...

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