Learn how to prevent cold injury to the skin when outdoors in freezing temperatures and how to treat and recover from frostbite.
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Hair loss
This common and sometimes stressful condition may result from heredity, medications or medical conditions. Treatment may reverse or slow hair loss.
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Ingrown hair
Learn about causes, treatment and prevention of this common, painful skin condition — sometimes called razor bumps, barber's itch, shave bumps and pseudofolliculitis barbae.
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Moles
Moles, also known as nevi, are a common type of skin growth that vary in color, shape and size. While most moles are most often harmless, they rarely can become cancerous.
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Chordoma
Find out about this rare type of bone cancer. Learn about innovative chordoma treatments, including minimally invasive surgery and proton therapy.
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Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNSTs)
These cancers form in the covering on nerves. Treatment includes surgery, radiation therapy and, sometimes, chemotherapy.
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Metastatic (stage 4) stomach cancer
Find out about symptoms and complications of this advanced stage of stomach cancer. Learn about treatment options, including chemotherapy, surgery and targeted medicines.
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Carcinoid tumors
Learn about these slow-growing cancers that usually begin in the digestive system or in the lungs. Treatments include peptide receptor radionuclide therapy.
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Endometrial cancer
Learn about the symptoms and causes of this cancer of the uterus. Treatments include hysterectomy, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy and other medicines.
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Intestinal obstruction
A blocked intestine needs prompt medical care. Learn about symptoms and the wide range of causes of this serious but treatable digestive condition.
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Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC)
Learn about this type of breast cancer and how it compares to other types. Find out how subtypes, grades and stages affect prognosis and treatment.
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Liver disease
The liver has a lot of vital tasks including ridding the body of toxins. Learn about problems that can affect the liver and how to avoid them.