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The earlier you find a skin cancer, the easier it is to treat successfully. Both  skin self-examinations  and professional  whole-body skin exams  are useful in early detection of skin cancers, including  melanoma , the deadliest form of skin cancer. In this article, we will discuss some common skin disorders. Tinea Versicolor Tinea versicolor  (see pictures here ) is a common skin condition caused by an overgrowth of yeast on the skin's surface.  The yeast normally live in the pores of the skin and thrive in oily areas such as the neck, upper chest, and back .  An overgrowth results in a fungal infection that causes uneven skin color, scaling, and sometimes itch. Tinea versicolor  usually produces few symptoms.  Slight itching may intensify when a person becomes hot. Causes of Tinea Versicolor Why some people develop tinea versicolor and others do not is not entirely clear.  The yeast which causes tinea versicolor...

The earlier you find a skin cancer, the easier it is to treat successfully. Both skin self-examinations and professional whole-body skin exams are useful in early detection of skin cancers, including melanoma , the deadliest form of skin cancer.  Note that melanoma can surface in some of the most unusual places: [7,13] Under your toenails Behind your ears On the crown of your head In your eyes In your belly button, armpits and groin In this article, I will cover the following topics: Basal Cell Carcinoma vs. Melanoma My personal experience with a whole-body skin exam Cryotherapy vs biopsy Try Duoderm to speed up healing Basal Cell Carcinoma vs. Melanoma The most common skin cancer, with over a million cases diagnosed annually, is basal cell carcinoma (BCC). [1] Basal cell carcinomas rarely metastasize (spread) and are unlikely to be fatal. Melanoma is less common than either basal or squamous cell carcinoma (the second most common skin cancer),...