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by John Evans, Associate Editor
Jan 20, 20172 min read
New small molecule shows promise for inhibition of melanoma metastasis
A novel small-molecule drug, initially developed as a potential therapy for scleroderma, has been shown to inhibit melanoma metastasis by...


by Emily Innes-Leroux, Associated Editor
Jan 11, 20172 min read
Sun protective behaviours differ worldwide
A large international survey on sun exposure behaviours and skin cancer detection found there are many imperfections and geographical...
by Emily Innes-Leroux, Associate Editor
Dec 21, 20162 min read
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 John Evans, Associate Editor
Dec 16, 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 9, 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 Lynn Bradshaw, Senior Editor
Dec 7, 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 Emily Innes-Leroux, Associate Editor
Nov 23, 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 Lynn Bradshaw, Senior Editor
Nov 14, 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...
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