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by Cory Perla
Feb 12, 20201 min read
Smartphone apps for skin cancer detection not as accurate as previously thought
New smartphone apps designed to help catch early signs of skin cancer using photographs may not be as accurate as previously thought, accord


by Cory Perla
Feb 6, 20201 min read
Discovery of new RNA molecule could be key for early detection of skin cancer
The discovery of a new RNA molecule could lead to earlier detection of squamous cell carcinoma in the future, according to a new study.


by Cory Perla
Jan 29, 20201 min read
Repurposed topical cream may be key to curbing mosquito-borne diseases
Applied within an hour of mosquito bite, the topical cream imiquimod may reduce the chance of transmission of viral diseases such as Zika an


by Cory Perla
Jan 22, 20201 min read
Active ingredients in sunscreens may absorb into skin at higher levels than previously thought
Absorption of the active ingredients in four commercially available sunscreens resulted in plasma concentrations that exceed the FDA safety


by Cory Perla
Jan 15, 20201 min read
Lack of self skin-examination may lead to higher skin cancer mortality rates in rural communities
Lack of self-examinations may be a key reason that certain populations in rural areas face higher skin cancer mortality rates, according to


by Cory Perla
Dec 18, 20191 min read
Robotic tattoo removal system may make process faster and more accurate
Scientists working at the Brain Tool Laboratory at Duke University have developed a new robot-guided laser removal system for unwanted tatto


by Cory Perla
Dec 11, 20191 min read
New guidelines for rare and dangerous skin tumor
A team of dermatologists and ophthalmologists have developed a new set of guidelines for treating a rare but dangerous cancer of the human s


by Cory Perla
Dec 4, 20191 min read
Study: Makeup Products May Harbor Dangerous Bacteria
A typical makeup case may be harboring potentially deadly “superbugs” such as E. coli and Staphylococci that can cause skin infections or wo
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