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by Cory Perla
Mar 18, 20201 min read
Skin cancer risk for patients with vitiligo does not increase after UVB phototherapy
For patients with vitiligo, extended treatment with narrowband ultraviolet B (UVB) phototherapy does not lead to an increase in skin cancer
By John Evans
Mar 6, 20201 min read
Bereavement and melanoma diagnosis risk
“The study findings are interesting and may relate to bereaved people no longer having someone to help with skin examinations, leading to de
by Cory Perla
Mar 4, 20201 min read
Higher Levels of Media Literacy May Lead to Less Dangerous Tanning Practices
Study: Higher levels of media literacy in young adults led to a reduction in appearance-based comparisons, with individuals idealizing tanne
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
Derm City
Feb 10, 20202 min read
New therapeutic strategy for advanced melanoma
Researchers from the Centenary Institute at The University of Sydney in Australia have developed a new therapeutic strategy that could help
By John Evans
Feb 7, 20202 min read
Cold plasma/checkpoint inhibitor patch for melanoma
“This study represents an important milestone for the field of plasma medicine,” said co-senior author Richard Wirz, PhD, professor of mecha
By Dhiren Mahiban
Jan 13, 20202 min read
Study shows 95 percent satisfaction rate with Mohs surgery
Survey of more than 40 UT Southwestern patients reveals positive outcomes.
By Dhiren Mahiban
Nov 25, 20192 min read
Genes show how much sun exposure could lead to melanoma
For those at high genetic risk, sun exposure in childhood is a strong contributing factor while people at low genetic risk develop melanoma
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