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    Glossary Skin Cancer

    abnormal growth of skin cells, often due to UV radiation

    Skin cancer, also known as cutaneous carcinoma, is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the skin. It is primarily caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning beds. The three main types are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma, with melanoma being the most aggressive and potentially deadly. Early detection and treatment are crucial for a better prognosis.

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    1. Skin Cancer: Mechanisms and Human Relevance Medical Entomology and Zoology · 1994 · 213 citations
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    8. Male pattern baldness and risk of incident skin cancer in a cohort of men International Journal of Cancer · 2016 · 20 citations
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    10. Skin cancer: understanding the journey of transformation from conventional to advanced treatment approaches Molecular cancer · 2023 · 16 citations
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    1. GHK-Cu Copper peptide used in skin and hair cosmetics
    2. Hydrocortisone Mild corticosteroid used on the skin and scalp
    3. Verteporfin Light-activated eye drug being studied for scarring
    4. Cyproterone a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
    5. Estradiol Estrogen hormone, prescribed in tablet, patch and gel forms
    6. Alopecia Areata autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
    7. Sulforaphane Compound found in broccoli sprouts
    8. Mesotherapy Injections of drug or vitamin mixtures into the scalp
    9. Stem Cell Factor
    10. Finasteride Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically
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