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Commom Moles, Dysplastic Nevi and risk of Melanoma
- Describes moles and how some moles may be related to melanoma, which is the most serious type of skin cancer. Includes photos of differences between moles and cancer, and discusses risk factors for melanoma. (National Cancer Institute)
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/moles-and-dysplastic-nevi
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Facts About Shingles (Varicella-Zoster Virus)
- Fact sheet about shingles (Varicella-Zoster Virus). (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/shingles/Pages/Default.aspx
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Genes and Disease - Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/bv.fcgi?rid=gnd.chapter.89
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Group A Streptococcal Infections
- Fact sheet about Group A streptococcal infections. These infections can range from mild skin infection or sore throat to invasive, life-threatening conditions such as toxic shock syndrome and necrotizing fasciitis. (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/streptococcal/pages/default.aspx
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Fact sheet about hidradenitis suppurativa or "Acne Inversa" - a chronic inflammatory skin condition that can occur after puberty. (National Human Genome Research Institute)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hidradenitissuppurativa.html
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Learning About Skin Cancer
- Fact sheet about skin cancer - the most common type of cancer in the United States. (National Human Genome Research Institute)
http://www.genome.gov/10000184
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Skin Care and Aging
- (National Institute on Aging)
http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/skin.htm
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Skin, Hair, and Nails (MEDLINE plus)
- Carefully selected links to Web resources and the latest, authoritative health information related to skin, hair, and nails. (National Library of Medicine)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/skinhairandnails.html
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What You Need To Know About Melanoma
- This booklet on melanoma discusses possible causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, emotional issues, and questions to ask the doctor. Includes glossary of terms and other resources (Publication No. 02-1563). (National Cancer Institute)
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/melanoma
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What You Need To Know About Melanoma (Order Free Copy)
- This booklet on melanoma discusses possible causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, emotional issues, and questions to ask the doctor. Includes glossary of terms and other resources (Publication No. 02-1563) (National Cancer Institute)
https://cissecure.nci.nih.gov/ncipubs/detail.aspx?prodid=P196
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