Aging is a complex, progressive process that manifests outwardly as wrinkles, reddish spots, blemishes and other undesirable changes on the skin. Long-term, habitual exposures to the sun—along with various genetic
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a treatment that uses certain medications to render abnormal cells vulnerable to lasers or other visible light sources. In Part 1 of this article, we
Actinic Keratosis, or AK, is a common and benign skin problem linked with chronic, long-term sun exposure. The small, rough reddish patches that characterize AK are often referred to as “sun
Cancers of the head and neck represent the fifth most common type of cancer worldwide. Men are about three times more likely to be diagnosed than women with
Psoriasis is an itchy, irritating, noncontagious skin condition that affects hundreds of millions of people each year. The word “psoriasis” is derived from the Greek psora, meaning “itch.”
Cervical cancer is among the most common types of cancer diagnosed in women around the world. Pap smear screening, which enables early detection, has played a key role
Photodynamic therapy, or PDT, entails the use of light-sensitizing compounds, or photosensitizers, to capture and transmit light’s energy for therapeutic purposes. This approach has emerged as an effective
Photograph of Candida albicans under a microscope. Under normal circumstances, Candida albicans is a relatively benign yeast or fungus that grows in the intestinal tract. Candida can begin
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