Dermatology
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Promising portable device for at-home skin cancer treatment
A home device has been developed that can reduces pain levels during basal cell carcinoma treatment – while achieving results as good as those as a hospital stay, a conference has heard. Read more
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Melanoma linked to high testosterone in men
There may be a link between high levels of testosterone in the blood and increased risk of melanoma in men, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Hope for end to melanoma rates growth
The growth in melanoma incidence in young adults has “stabilised” this century, suggesting that public health messages may have had some success, according to a new UK study. Read more
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Dermatological map could lead to new treatments
A newly created skin cell map offers a “huge leap” in understanding of disease and could pave the way for potential drug treatments for painful skin diseases, British researchers say. Read more
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Investigation into acne medicine
An investigation has been launched into the acne medicine isotretinoin amid concerns about its psychiatric and sexual side-effects. Read more
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Hope for new psoriasis treatment
A possible new therapy for psoriasis has shown promise, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Surge in melanoma skin cancer death rates
Melanoma skin cancer death rates in the UK have increased 150% since the 1970s, with men being affected more, according to new analysis by Cancer Research UK. Read more
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Study reveals melanoma risk for bereaved individuals
People who lose their partner are less likely to be diagnosed with melanoma – but have an increased risk of dying from the disease, according to UK/Danish research. Read more
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Skin cancer diagnosis apps are poorly regulated and unreliable
Smartphone apps used to diagnose skin cancer are poorly regulated and are often unreliable, British experts warn today. Read more
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How bariatric surgery cuts melanoma risk
People who undergo bariatric surgery face a "distinct" reduction in risk of developing malignant melanoma, according to a new study. Read more