skin cancer

Sunscreen use increases with text reminders

Sharalyn Hartwell — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:43:11 -0600

Daily sunscreen application increased in participants of a study over a six-week period, according to a report in the November issue of the Archives of Dermatology.

Skin Cancer Can Be Inherited

Mindy Hartman — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:34:55 -0500

Two new studies suggest that skin cancer can be inhereited.

Studies Suggest Skin Cancer Can Be Inherited

Michael Santo — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:38:55 -0500

Skin cancer has always been attributed to exposure to the sun. In particular, those who receive bad sunburns when young, particularly as a baby, have a higher incidence of skin cancer. However, new studies are pointing to a genetic predisposition to skin cancer as well.

New therapy offers treatment for soft tissue sarcoma

harminka — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:40:05 -0500

Patients with soft-tissue sarcomas at high risk of spreading were 30% more likely to be alive and cancer free almost three years after starting treatment if their tumours were heated at the time they received chemotherapy, according to new research. The finding bolsters the case for intensifying exploration of the strategy in other types of cancer.

New role of vitamin C in skin protection revealed

harminka — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:34:03 -0500

Scientists have uncovered a new role played by Vitamin C in protecting the skin.

Skin cancer may be intermediated by cilia activity

harminka — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:16:02 -0500

Tiny, solitary spikes that stick out of nearly every cell in the body play a central role in a type of skin cancer, new research has found. The discovery in mice shows that the microscopic structures known as primary cilia can either suppress or promote this skin cancer, depending on the mutation triggering the disease.

Energy Is What Makes Tanning Salons Dangerous

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:55:28 -0500

By now many have already heard about the Wednesday's breaking news concerning tanning beds how how they definitely increase the skin cancer risks by 75 percent.

Dr. Neal Schultz sheds some more light in a new DermTV video and says that it's the energy from the tanning bed lights that you don't see and feel, that makes it so dangerous to your skin and yourhealth.

Virus Linked To Some Common Skin Cancers

harminka — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:55:51 -0500

A virus discovered last year in a rare form of skin cancer has also been found in people with the second most common form of skin cancer among Americans, according to researchers at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.

New Study Links Tanning Beds and Skin Cancer

Michael Santo — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:48:16 -0500

This likely falls under the category of "common sense." The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) announced on Tuesday that it has moved UV tanning beds to its highest cancer risk category: "carcinogenic to humans."

Researcgers Found Melanoma Causing Genes

harminka — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:47:14 -0500

Scientists from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) have found two new genes that together double a person's risk of developing melanoma.

Do You Need High SPF For Sunscreen?

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 23 May 2009 12:04:41 -0500

Sunny days are ahead of us and many people head to the beach during this Memorial Day weekend. Some will look for sunscreens to protect them from over exposure and reduce the risk of skin cancer. However, how much do you need to spend on sunscreens?

Aldara Cream Helps in Skin Cancers and Genital Warts

Michael Santo — Fri, 22 May 2009 17:20:05 -0500

Aldara is one of the trade names of Imiquimod (INN), a prescription medication that acts as an immune response modifier. It is marketed by MEDA AB, Graceway Pharmaceuticals and iNova Pharmaceuticals under the trade name Aldara and by Mochida as Beselna.