Archive for April, 2014

Being the most common type of cancer in the United States, skin cancer can affect anyone. Also known as melanoma, the cancer starts in the skin cells called melanocytes and then spreads to other cells in the body. Despite its popularity, skin cancer can be treated if diagnosed at an early stage. Here at Deschutes …

Warts are tiny skin growths that commonly occur on the fingers or hands. Although they do not affect one’s healthy seriously, they could cause itchiness and pain . Warts may be treated with salicylic acid or other medical procedures such as cryotherapy. However, since these treatments do not destroy the virus, they do not guarantee …