Bariatric Surgery Linked to Reduced Risk for Skin Cancer
For individuals with obesity, bariatric surgery is associated with a reduced risk for skin cancer, including melanoma.
For individuals with obesity, bariatric surgery is associated with a reduced risk for skin cancer, including melanoma.
Dose-response association found between indoor tanning and SCC risk among women.
A patient presents with a bump on the tip of the nose that has been present for several months.
Regional variation considerable, with more than threefold variation between regions with highest, lowest use.
Skin cancer counseling often takes backseat due to lack of time, other pressing health issues.
Efforts to integrate new digital technologies to increase regular and thorough skin self-examination for patients with melanoma are warranted, provided sufficient technical support is provided.
More than 60% of products do not provide adequate sun protection, contain potentially harmful chemicals.
The US Food and Drug Administration took steps Thursday to tighten regulation of over-the-counter sunscreen products.
Worse survival in states with more physicians; higher death rates in states with lower incidence.
Early treatment of both visible AK lesions and nonvisible sun-damaged skin can eliminate the potential for malignant transformation and decrease the burden of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.