Your phone can help you recognize suspicious moles and marks, but you should still see a dermatologist about concerns. Early detection of skin cancer could be the difference between a simple mole removal or several rounds of chemotherapy. SkinVision While skin care advice most commonly comes about at the brink of summer, your skin can...
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How a virus might protect against skin cancer
Previously, scientists have linked the presence of human papillomavirus to an increased risk of certain cancers. In a surprising twist, the latest research finds that the virus might help defend against skin cancer. Scientists find that immunity to certain strains of HPV may protect against skin cancer. There are more than 100Trusted Source strains of human papillomavirus (HPV), only...
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Blocking a survival mechanism could tackle melanoma treatment resistance
CANCER RESEARCH UK The effectiveness of current treatments for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, could be improved by using approaches that wipe out the ‘survival system’ of cancer cells according to a study published in Nature Communications today.* Researchers from the Babraham Institute, AstraZeneca and the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre have demonstrated...
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Bariatric surgery linked to reduced risk for skin cancer
(HealthDay)—For individuals with obesity, bariatric surgery is associated with a reduced risk for skin cancer, including melanoma, according to a study published online Oct. 30 in JAMA Dermatology. Magdalena Taube, Ph.D., from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, and colleagues examined the correlation of bariatric surgery with skin cancer and melanoma incidence in the Swedish...
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Q&A: What are seborrheic keratoses?
by Mayo Clinic News Network Dear Mayo Clinic: I have brown spots over the top half of my body, which my doctor says are seborrheic keratoses and are harmless. What causes them, and is there a way to prevent more from appearing? A: Seborrheic keratoses are a common skin issue, particularly in older adults. Although...
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Lemon Juice to ACV: 7 DIY Ingredients That Harm Your Skin Over Time
From burns to infections, these raw unaltered ingredients carry more risk outside a bottle Leave it to the internet to give us wild ideas on what to slather on our skin as the latest pore minimizer or pimple destroyer. Unfortunately not everything we see from beauty bloggers and Instagram influencers is sage advice. You’ve likely seen some of these ingredients in store-bought products —...
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The unusual rash that turned out to be a sign of anal cancer
The woman had the strange rash for 11 months before seeing a doctor But then she started experiencing vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach pains Tests revealed cancer – and the rash disappeared during treatment Dermatologists have said the rash is a sign of cancer but is very rare By VANESSA CHALMERS HEALTH REPORTER FOR MAILONLINE PUBLISHED: 09:18 EDT, 12 April 2019 | UPDATED: 09:59 EDT, 12 April 2019 A woman who was concerned...
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A Cream with Synthetic Vitamin D May Help Reduce Skin Cancer Risk
Experts say prevention is the best way to avoid skin cancer, so they recommended limiting exposure to the sun. Getty Images Almost 10,000 people are diagnosed with skin cancer every day, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). One of every five Americans will experience skin cancer in their lifetime. But, for people who already have precancerous skin lesions, there may soon be a way to reduce their cancer risk....
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Topical Immunotherapy keeps skin cancer risk at bay
Treating precancerous skin lesions prevents full-blown cancer WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE A combination of two topical creams already shown to clear precancerous skin lesions from sun-damaged skin also lowers the risk that patients will later develop squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. The study, from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Massachusetts General Hospital, and...
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Research suggests that medications for kidney transplants increase risk of skin cancer
A study led by researchers at RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) has analysed the pattern of skin cancer rates in kidney transplant patients, which suggests the increased risk is related to the anti-rejection medications. The research is published in JAMA Dermatologyand was a collaboration between the National Cancer Registry Ireland and the National...