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Melanoma rates lower in patients with atopic diseases

According to a new study, the risk of melanoma developing in people with a history of atopic disease is up to 50% lower than in...

Fewer cases of melanoma seen in people taking vitamin D

A Finnish study of nearly 500 people who had an increased risk of skin cancer revealed fewer cases of melanoma in those who took vitamin...

Abnormal expression of Lepr leptin receptor may drive SSC malignancy

In a study of RAS gene mutations in squamous cell carcinoma, researchers have found that a single mutated gene in an otherwise healthy...

Highest risk of multiple primary melanomas from indoor tanning

Findings from a case-control study show that a history of indoor tanning is the strongest risk factor for the development of multiple...

Models predict low mortality in certain patients with stage 1 melanoma

According to a new study, models based on cancer registry data can help identify subsets of stage 1 melanoma patients with very low...

New technology for rapid bedside skin cancer biopsy diagnosis

A pilot study of a new biopsy imaging system has shown high accuracy in diagnosing non-melanoma skin cancer in two minutes—substantially...

Lack of melanin precursor DOPA may lead to melanoma in people with lighter skin

People with lighter skin tones may be more susceptible to melanoma not only due to a lack of UV-protective melanin, but because of a lack...

Sun protection myths persist in Europe

Findings presented at the 31st European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress in Milan reveal that myths about the...

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