Skin Cancer

Melanoma survival greater in women than men

Rotterdam, Netherlands — Female patients with melanoma have an approximate 30 percent advantage over men in survival and progression, according to a recent study. » More

BCC subtype best predicts disease invasion depth

Hershey, Pa. — Identifying basal cell carcinoma (BCC) subtype on biopsy and excision specimens is the most accurate predictor of invasion depth, according to an April report in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. » More

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SUNSCREEN

Vitamin D deficiency may be tied to sunscreen use

Copenhagen, Denmark — Sunscreen used as recommended by the World Health Organization may lead to vitamin D deficiency, a small study suggests. » More

CUTANEOUS SCARRING

Extensive scarring more likely in discoid lupus

San Juan, Puerto Rico — Patients suffering from the discoid form of cutaneous lupus erythematosus tend to have worse skin damage than patients with systemic lupus, a new report suggests. » More

WOUND HEALING

Food scientists create process for pain-free bandages

State College, Pa. — Scientists at Penn State University may have found a way to take the “ouch” out of bandage removal. » More

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