Skin Cancer Related News
People with a history of atopy are less like to develop melanoma
A study from the University of Eastern Finland found fewer cases of melanoma and skin cancer in people with a history of atopy.
Atopy refers...
Vitamin D supplements can reduce the risk of melanoma
Fewer cases of melanoma were found in regular users of vitamin D supplements than in non-users, according to a new study.
People who regularly take...
New melanoma treatment reduces the risk of reoccurrence
Around 1,500 people aged 12 years and over will benefit from a new melanoma treatment that reduces the risk of reoccurrence and spreading.
Melanoma is...
WHO launches new UV index app to reduce skin cancer cases
SunSmart Global UV app provides localised information about the UV index and promotes sun safety to reduce the burdens of skin cancer and eye...
Over seven million Europeans estimated to have a skin cancer diagnosis
A new survey indicated that 1.71% of the adult European general population reported a skin cancer diagnosis.
The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV)...
Indoor tanning ban would reduce death from melanoma skin cancer
Research indicates that an indoor tanning ban would substantially reduce deaths from melanoma skin cancer.
Melanoma cancer develops from cells called melanocytes that begin to...
Revolutionary new technology for detecting skin cancer
Say goodbye to biopsies and hello to millimetre-wave imaging: new low-cost technology can detect skin cancer.
Researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology are now developing...
A mobile app and AI software to speed up skin cancer diagnosis
Researchers have developed a digital solution using AI technology and a mobile application to significantly speed-up skin cancer diagnosis.
Skin cancer is a particularly deceptive...
Miiskin skincare app now open to dermatology research in Europe
Miiskin has revealed that it is providing free access to its skincare app for academic researchers in the UK and Europe to enhance digital...
Safeguarding skin cancer services with the use of teledermatology
Dr Amy Poyner, a GP on the Isle of Wight with a special interest (GPwSI) in Surgical Dermatology, highlights how using the Dermicus Teledermatology...
Potential new treatment for skin cancer with wearable patch development
A skin patch development could pave the way for new skin cancer treatments in the future that would not require chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
Scientists have...
New AI tool helps medical professionals with diagnosing skin conditions
A new Artificial Intelligence tool has been developed that can help medical professionals with diagnosing skin conditions.
A new deep learning-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithm...
Study shows results from skin cancer diagnosis apps can’t be trusted
A new study from the University of Birmingham, reveals smartphone apps used to as ‘early warning systems’ for skin cancer are poorly regulated and...
Chronically itchy skin: causation for depression, suicidal thoughts and stress?
According to studies, increased depression, suicidal thoughts and stress are reported in patients with chronically itchy skin.
Reported in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, published...
Smartphone app can detect 95% of skin cancer cases
A new smartphone app – SkinVision – has been shown in a new study to detect more than 90% of skin cancer cases.
An international...
Did you know immunotherapy is the most prominent topic in melanoma research globally?
A new report highlights the different areas in the field of melanoma research, showing that immunotherapy is the most prominent topic and reveals the...
Non-melanoma skin cancer: The hidden epidemic faced by outdoor workers
We talk to Professor Swen Malte John, Chair of the EADV Task Force on occupational skin disease, who emphasises the magnitude of the neglected...
Global call to action to end the non-melanoma skin cancer epidemic in outdoor workers
Discover the organizations that are calling for the implementation of a systematic approach to addressing the Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer epidemic.
Seven co-hosting organizations of the...
Diagnosis of skin cancer: visual inspection is not enough
Researchers have concluded that the visual inspection of a suspicious skin lesion using the naked eye alone is not enough to ensure the accurate...
Cutting off melanoma skin cancer
Researchers have found a way to stop the spread of cancer in mice by blocking specific molecules of melanoma skin cancer.
Melanoma skin cancer tumours...