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Chemotherapy can affect both the skin and nails. It may cause an increased sensitivity to the sun as well as redness, rashes, itching, peeling, dryness, or acne. Nails may become darkened, yellow, brittle, or cracked, and may also develop vertical lines or ridges.

One type of surgery for cancer is curative, taking out the cancerous tumor or growth. Surgeons use this surgery when the cancerous tumor is in one certain part of the body. It is often the main treatment. Other types of cancer treatments, such as radiation, may be used before or after the surgery.

Vaccines for COVID-19 are available. Here's what you need to know about them.

Rhinitis is when a reaction occurs that causes a stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing, and itching. Most types of rhinitis are caused by inflammation. Here's what you need to know.

Carpal tunnel syndrome causes problems in your hand and wrist. Learn more about this condition, including cause, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment.

Gout is a type of arthritis that causes inflamed, painful joints. The symptoms are caused by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joints. Learn more about this condition, including what causes it, what the symptoms are, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

Septic arthritis is an infection in the joint fluid (synovial fluid) and joint tissues. Learn more about this condition, including what it is, what causes it, what the symptoms are, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

Raynaud's phenomenon is a disorder that causes decreased blood flow to the fingers. In some cases, it also causes less blood flow to the ears, toes, nipples, knees, or nose. Learn more about this condition, including what it is, what the symptoms are, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

Scleroderma is an ongoing (chronic) disease that causes abnormal growth of connective tissue. It can affect the joints, skin, and internal organs. It is degenerative and gets worse over time. Read this to learn more about scleroderma.