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Pale Melanomas Masked By Albino Gene
People with pale-colored melanomas are more likely to have a gene mutation associated with albinism, University of Queensland researchers suggest, in PLOS One.
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Dermatology Faces a Reckoning: Lack of Darker Skin in Textbooks and Journals Harms Care for Patients of Color
The dearth of images in the Covid-19 literature is just the newest example of the glaring lack of representation of Black and brown skin that has persisted in dermatology research journals and textbooks for decades, STAT reports.
UV, Sex, and Age Contribute to Melanoma Tumor Evolution
Although ultraviolet (UV) radiation damage and clock-like mutations associated with cell division contribute to melanoma risk, sex, and age may represent the final mutational composition of skin cancer, according to study research published in the British Journal of Dermatology, Dermatology Advisor reports.
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What is ‘Tantouring?’ Why Dermatologists Warn Against This Harmful Tanning Trend
Whatever you do, don’t do this, dermatologists warn, in Health.
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According to Derms, Wearing a Mask Provides This Anti-Aging Benefit
One positive side effect [Denver, Colo-based dermatologist Joel Cohen, MD, has] found during the COVID-19 era: Wearing a mask—that exact same cloth face covering the CDC recommends for slowing the spread of the virus—provides a level of sun-safety, according to NewBeauty.
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Skin Advice Derms Give Their Own Teens
To provide the best of both worlds—the expert, insider advice without the parental opinion or commentary baked-in—Seventeen magazine asked four skin gurus-slash-guardians about the most important wisdom they’ve handed down to their teens and 20-somethings.
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Minimal Link Between Eczema and Most Cancers
Atopic eczema wasn’t tied to a significantly increased risk for most cancers, according to research from England and Denmark, MedPage Today reports.
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Q&A: LGBTQ+ Patients Require Specific, Specialized Dermatological Care
Healio spoke with Howa Yeung, MD, assistant professor of dermatology at Emory University School of Medicine, regarding how dermatology practitioners can be best prepared to care for their LGBTQ+ patients.
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Dress to Protect Your Skin from the Sun, AAD Dermatologists Urge
Ahead of the 4th of July holiday, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology urge the public to #PracticeSafeSun as they head outdoors.
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Wearable Patch Provides New Treatment Option for Skin Cancer
Innovators from Purdue University have created a novel wearable patch to provide an improved treatment experience for people with melanoma. They describe it in the journal ACS Nano.
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Educational Status, Ethnicity Play Role in Melanoma Awareness
Socioeconomic disparities may lead to a lower awareness of melanoma and its dangers, especially among those who are Hispanic, according to a cross-sectional study presented at the American Academy of Dermatology virtual meeting, per Healio.
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When it Comes to Sun Protection, Teach Your Children Well
Results from a recent survey from the American Academy of Dermatologists suggest that sun protection knowledge and actions seem to be improving among generations. Read on for more details.
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Stopping the Clones May Help Win Skin Cancer Battle
Targeting large clones of skin cells caused by ultraviolet irradiation (UV) may help reduce skin cancers, according to University of Queensland research, published in Cell Reports.
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Increases in Melanoma Risk in Patients Treated with Biologic Therapy Not Ruled Out
Findings published in JAMA Dermatology suggested that clinically important increases in melanoma risk in patients treated with biologic therapy for common inflammatory diseases cannot yet be ruled out, according to Cancer Network.
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When You Should See a Dermatologist During COVID-19, And When To Wait
Skin infections, moles, rashes and new freckles can arise while you’re at home during the coronavirus. Here’s when you should see a doctor, either virtually or in person, HuffPost shares.
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Transplant Patients Need to be Examined by a Dermatologist, Per ADA
Skin cancer and skin infection are significantly more likely in solid organ transplant patients compared to patients with normal immune system function, American Dermatological Association suggests.
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Teens Increased Skin Protection Habits After Intervention with Face-Aging App
An intervention in secondary schools in southeastern Brazil using a face-aging app resulted in an increase in protective measures used by students against sun exposure, according to Healio.
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