Skin Care
Reducing Skin Cancers By Targeting Skin Cell Clones
Skin Protection: A Closer Look At Two Plant Compounds
A compound extracted from the Christmas berry primrose plant stops cancer's growth in preliminary tests.
Written By Kevin Kerfoot / Reviewed By Ray Spotts
Sunscreen Sticks And Sprays: What To Look For
Melanoma Rates Drop Sharply Among Teens And Young Adults
Melanoma, triggered by ultraviolet radiation from the sun, is the most common skin cancer and is the fifth most common among all cancers in U.S. men and women.
Written By Kevin Kerfoot / Reviewed By Ray Spotts
How To Recognize And Handle Skin Cancer And Its Types
Skin cancer is the world’s most common type of cancer. There are a variety of treatments for it, and the doctor will recommend one based on the cancer’s type, severity, and location. The good news is that skin cancer can usually be treated, especially if you catch it early. You should thus know the more common types of skin cancer and their signs.
Study: Can Some Skin Cancers Start In Hair Follicles?
A recent study reveals that the most deadly skin cancers may start in stem cells that lend color to hair as well as originate in hair follicles rather than in skin layers.
Written By Kevin Kerfoot / Reviewed By Ray Spotts
Melanoma Diagnoses Deserves Second Opinion To Improve Reliability
Researchers at UCLA have found that obtaining a second opinion from pathologists who are board certified or have fellowship training in dermatopathology can help improve the accuracy and reliability of diagnosing melanoma.
Written By Kevin Kerfoot / Reviewed By Ray Spotts
Melanoma Studies: Can Low-Cost Tool Spot Melanoma Early?
Work is being done on a tool to help in its early detection. This compact laser probe can distinguish between harmless moles and cancerous ones in a matter of seconds.
Written By Kevin Kerfoot / Reviewed By Ray Spotts