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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
Patients poorly informed of the risks of self-administered escharotics
Researchers from the University of Utah have found that patients who self-administer strong escharotics—often referred to as ‘black...
Derm City
May 27, 20162 min read


Untreated sleep apnea may be related to melanoma aggressiveness
Image credit: American Thoracic Society Untreated severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) appears to be associated with increased...
by Lynn Bradshaw, Senior Editor
May 26, 20162 min read


‘Sunscreen gene’ identified
Image by: Johntex via wikimedia commons A study led by researchers from the University of Southern California's Keck School of Medicine...
Derm City
May 20, 20162 min read


Consumers may need more education on sun protection
Courtesy of AAD A recent survey conducted by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) indicates that consumers may be confused about the...
Derm City
May 18, 20162 min read
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