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Partners can help identify melanoma
In a study of patients with previous melanoma diagnoses, their partners—who received skin examination training—identified far more mole...
by Emily Innes-Leroux, Associate Editor
Dec 21, 20162 min read
Five-year findings show topical imiquimod 5% effective for low-risk BCC
Findings from a five-year trial of 5% imiquimod cream for treating superficial and nodular basal cell carcinomas show sustained benefits...
By John Evans, Associate Editor
Dec 16, 20162 min read
New test detects recurring Merkel cell carcinoma sooner
A new immune system marker test may allow patients who have been successfully treated for Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) to be stratified by...
By John Evans, Associate Editor
Dec 9, 20162 min read


White wine intake influences risk of melanoma
White wine intake was associated with a modest increase in the risk of melanoma among Caucasian men and women, according to a study...
by Lynn Bradshaw, Senior Editor
Dec 7, 20162 min read


Combination 5-FU and synthetic vitamin D found to be effective AK treatment
Washington University dermatologist Dr. Lynn Cornelius, MD, (left) conducts a skin exam with a patient. Photo by Robert J. Boston,...
by Emily Innes-Leroux, Associate Editor
Nov 23, 20162 min read
Gut microbes linked to immunotherapy response in malignant melanoma patients
Patients with malignant melanoma are more likely to respond to immunotherapy treatment if they have greater diversity in the types of...
by Lynn Bradshaw, Senior Editor
Nov 14, 20162 min read
Skin of colour organ transplant recipients at higher risk of skin cancer post-transplantation
Non-Caucasian organ transplant recipients face an increased risk of developing skin cancer post-transplantation, according to findings...
by Lynn Bradshaw, Senior Editor
Oct 24, 20162 min read
Seven standards for quality care of skin cancer
The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in the United Kingdom has released a new quality standard for skin cancer...
by Emily Innes-Leroux, Associate Editor
Oct 20, 20162 min read
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