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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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    1. Verteporfin Light-activated eye drug being studied for scarring
    2. Cyproterone a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
    3. Estradiol Estrogen hormone, prescribed in tablet, patch and gel forms
    4. Alopecia Areata autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
    5. Sulforaphane Compound found in broccoli sprouts
    6. Mesotherapy Injections of drug or vitamin mixtures into the scalp
    7. Stem Cell Factor
    8. Finasteride Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically
    9. Thymosin Beta 4
    10. Dutasteride 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride
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