Dermatology
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Right arm for melanoma risk checks
Counting moles on the right arm may be a good way of identifying patients at risk of melanoma, according to British researchers. Read more
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Antioxidants found to increase malignant melanoma development
Antioxidants can double the rate of melanoma metastasis in mice, adding further weight to the belief that the molecules can increase the development of some cancers, according to new findings. Read more
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Ultrasound may ease pressure sores
Low intensity ultrasound could help speed healing of skin ulcers, British researchers revealed today. Read more
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Wounds may aggravate cancer
Wounds may aggravate the growth of the skin cancer melanoma, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Gene hope for chronic wounds
Swedish researchers are hoping to develop a genetic treatment for chronic wounds that fail to heal. Read more
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Skin rife with mutations – scientists
As much as 25% of the skin of middle-aged people may contain cancer-linked mutations, researchers said last night. Read more
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Elderly face growing melanoma risk
Cases of melanoma among the elderly have increased nearly ten-fold in 40 years as the impact of Mediterranean package holidays is felt, it has been revealed. Read more
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World highlight on hives
Experts today call for more focus on the skin condition urticaria – also known as hives. Read more
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Combinations set to revolutionise melanoma care
New combination treatments for melanoma halve the risk of the disease progressing, researchers have told a European conference. Read more
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Scientists search for Marley cancer genetic clues
British scientists are starting to unlock the genetic secrets of the skin cancer that killed reggae star Bob Marley, it was announced yesterday. Read more