Tweet A new drug, called PLX4032, has been developed to block a faulty molecule present in cancer cells. It kills the tumorous cells by blocking the activity of the BRAF gene, which is believed to be the cause of the spread of skin cancer. The drug works at the molecular level, representing a seismic shift in cancer treatment. So...
Tweet What causes Cold Sores? Cold sores are more common than you may think, affecting about 20% of the population. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus, which is a virus passed on through close forms of personal contact, such as kissing and sexual intercourse. The virus invades cells of the outer layer of the skin and causes...
Tweet A Punch graft is a surgical procedure that cuts out and removes the damaged and scarred skin, leaving a hole in the skin, which is filled with a matching piece of unscarred skin, normally taken from the skin behind the ear. The new skin is taped in place and takes between five to seven days to heal. The...