On the shelves of pharmacies today are a lot of drugs to help in problems with the intestines. However, few are aware that some of these drugs do not cure. Moreover, they can lead to cancer. This is clearly stated a group of British scientists from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, the University of Dundee and the London Queen Mary University.
Under scientific criticism was the drug "Azathioprine" intended for removal of bowel inflammation, arthritis, seizures relief, treatment of vasculitis. Experts say that this drug can cause skin cancer. Azathioprine increases photosensitivity and promotes skin cell mutation.
In the course of a serious scientific study, which was initiated and carried out the British experts, it has been exhaustively studied the state of 37 patients with cancer of the skin. Of course, the number of identified instances where the received Azathioprine impact on the occurrence of the disease is low, but researchers are convinced that the trend is subject to detailed analysis.
People who use the above drug should be extremely attentive to their own health. Pass not only mandatory, but also additional medical examinations. Capture, and then immediately diagnose any skin lesions. AND necessary to protect themselves from the negative effects of UV radiation, that is, to use special sunscreen and sprays with high filters. Doctors advise such patients even appear on the street in hot weather, during periods of extreme solar activity.
Even the hair to people with cancer of the skin is best not to paint because recently another team of scientists said on painting as a procedure at a particular frequency causing oncology.
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