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DNA Damage
“DNA damage,” said my dermatologist, in response to my question, “Why is this happening?” With increasing frequency, I’d found new itchy bumps on my face, not unlike the one that turned out to be a basal cell carcinoma a few … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica, Health, Life
Tagged baby oil and iodine, basal cell carcinoma, chronic exposure to sun, Cima Hospital. Escazu, costs of dermatology, cryotheraphy, DNA damage, epidermal cells, lines and wrinkles, liquid nitrogen, risk factors for skin cancer, skin cancer foundation, sunburn, sunscreen, suppression of the immune system, UV rays
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