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Skin cancer rates higher in developed countries
Canada ranked in the top 20 out of 62 countries on the Skin Cancer Susceptibility Index released by a medical technology...
by Emily Innes-Leroux, Associate Editor
Jul 27, 20162 min read
Basal cell carcinomas arise only from stem cells
Invasive basal cell carcinomas [BCCs] appear to only arise where a skin stem cell is the site of the original oncogenic mutation, while...
by John Evans, Associate Editor
Jul 22, 20162 min read
High temperatures linked with increased risk of skin cancer
While exposure to ultra-violet (UV) light has been established as a cause of skin cancer, new research has found that temperature may...
by Emily Innes-Leroux, Associate Editor
Jul 20, 20162 min read
Imiquimod 5% and 5-fluorouracil creams both efficacious, but recurrences more common with 5-fluorour
Topical creams imiquimod 5% and 5-fluorouracil both appear to be efficacious for low-risk superficial basal cell carcinoma (BCC), but...
by Rob Leteste, Associate Editor
Jul 18, 20162 min read


AAD releases skin cancer awareness video targeting younger women
A new skin cancer public service advertisement (PSA) called “Arms” has been released by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) in an...
by Rob Leteste, Associate Editor
Jul 14, 20162 min read
Study investigates why tumor infiltrating lymphocytes not effective in all metastatic melanoma patie
Genetic variables may make tumor infiltrating lymphocytes ineffective in the treatment of some patients with metastatic melanoma,...
by Rob Leteste, Associate Editor
Jul 8, 20162 min read
New class of drugs shows promise against BRAF-inhibitor-resistant melanoma
Researchers from Nice, France, have tested a new class of drugs—thiazole benzensulfonamides or TZBs—in melanoma and are getting promising...
Derm City
Jun 3, 20161 min read
Two ways to improve patient comfort during skin cancer screening
Dermatologists might be able to improve patient comfort during skin cancer screening by respecting patient preferences for the...
by Lynn Bradshaw, Senior Editor
May 30, 20162 min read
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