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Melanoma

Melanoma is 7 Times as Likely in Today’s Seniors

04/08/2015

New research compared the risk of developing melanoma in today's seniors to the risk during their parent’s generation.

04/08/2015

Melanoma

Sunscreen Alone Is Not Enough to Prevent Melanoma

06/18/2014

A UK-based research team analyzes the permeability of UV light through sunscreen and its impact on skin pigment cells.

06/18/2014

Research Summaries

Medication

08/08/2022

Previous research has suggested that heat exposure may increase the risk of acute myocardial infarction. In this study, researchers examined the impact of certain medication usage on the relationship...

08/08/2022

Dermatology

Identifying, Screening, and Diagnosing Melanoma in the Primary Care Clinic

05/14/2021

In her session, Sancy Leachman, MD, discussed everything a primary care provider needs to know about skin cancer, how to detect it early, and when to refer to dermatology.

05/14/2021

Melanoma

Melanoma Rates Estimated By State

02/18/2020

In a recent study, researchers estimated incidence rates of malignant melanomas attributable to UV radiation in each US state.

02/18/2020

Dermatology

Hottest Topics in Dermatology: Experts Weigh In

08/01/2019

At the 2019 AAD Summer Meeting, Mark Lebwohl, MD, and other prominent dermatologists shared the latest advances in the field.

08/01/2019

Sun Exposure

Why Dermatologists Should Be Concerned About DIY Sunscreen

06/27/2019

Lara McKenzie, PhD, co-author of a study on the harms of "do-it-yourself" sunscreens, and Bruce Brod, MD, discuss what dermatologists need to know to ensure their patients are not using...

06/27/2019

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