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UK Football Player Battled Rare Melanoma
Although it accounts for only about 5% of all melanomas, acral melanoma represents 33% of melanomas in dark-skinned people.
What are the Most Common Sites for Melanoma? [Infographic]
Melanoma, the most severe form of skin cancer, results from an interaction between the genetics of the individual and damage to DNA from external factors. In the case of melanoma, most of the environmental damage is due to exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun. The cancer develops in the …
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Keeping Melanoma Away Begins With Prevention
This mom, who learned the hard way about respecting the sun, passes along some health tips worth following.
How Machine Learning Is Revolutionizing the Diagnosis of Rare Diseases
Face2Gene’s algorithms map points on a patient’s face, compare those points with a database containing points from thousands of other faces, and suggest potential diagnoses for rare genetic diseases.
Battling dry hands, cracked lips, itchy arms? DIYs to treat winter skin
Clinical dermatologist Debra Wattenberg offers some easy home remedies to fix the most common trouble spots that pop up during winter.
Melanoma 'down there': Why skin cancer develops in places not exposed to the sun
Melanomas don't always need UV rays to develop, doctors warn.
Age Spots or Melanoma? What's the Difference and How to Tell
Age spots or melanoma? If you have a spot on your hand and you're not sure whether or not you have an age spot or melanoma, keep reading.
Do You Know How to Spot Melanoma in Kids?
Watch for itching, bleeding, colorful spots and growing moles.
How to check for melanoma
Is that mole or freckle on your skin just a harmless spot or something sinister? Checking for signs of melanoma is important as it is a serious cancer...
What are the Early Warning Signs of Melanoma?
Dermatologists recommend daily frequent sunscreen use.
How to monitor your moles for melanoma with the ABCDE rule
There has been an alarming rise in skin cancer diagnoses in the UK, according to a recent study in the British Journal of Dermatology. So it’s vital that we take a vigilant approach to sun protection and keep tabs on our moles, which means regular mole checks.
PSA: This Sunscreen Mistake Can Lead To Melanoma
Aussies seem to be pretty well informed when it comes to slipping, slopping and slapping, but there's one especially sensitive place we're forgetting.
How Do Melanoma Comorbidities Affect Patient Treatment Preferences?
Doctors factor in a patient's comorbidities when deciding on a melanoma treatment. Do these comorbidities affect the patient's preference?
What My Rare Skin Disorder Taught Me About Beauty
“Growing up with extreme eczema made getting into skincare and makeup a struggle.”
Girl with rare condition that makes skin grow 10 times faster is now a model
It means she needs three long baths a day and constant moisturising.
Nodular melanoma: What to know
Nodular melanoma is the most aggressive form of skin cancer. In this article, we look at the symptoms, causes, risk factors, and treatments for nodular melanoma.
This Is How You Detect A Melanoma
Because there's never been a better reason to check yourself.
How immunotherapy has changed the way we treat melanoma
22News is working for you with ways to treat the most dangerous form of skin cancer.
What to Know About Follow-Up Care After Melanoma Treatment
Whatever kind of surgery you get for melanoma, whether a wide excision or Mohs surgery, following the right aftercare steps can aid your recovery, help you stay healthy for the long haul, and guard ag
Your Medical Group Has Got To Play More Than Defense
Some football coaches are known for their obsession with defense – for stopping the other team from scoring. But that only works as a part of a larger plan that involves their own team scoring. Don’t miss that point yourself. Many medical groups, both hospital based and office based, either operate without any overall business … Continue reading
Are You Marked For Melanoma?
The number of moles on your right arm may determine your risk for melanoma.
