Thinking of getting a tattoo? This is what we know about health risks
With summer being a time for showing off skin, you might be considering a new tattoo or two.…
Tanning beds found to trigger cancer-causing DNA damage
When Heidi Tarr was a teenager, she used a tanning bed several times a week with her friends…
Grey hair might reflect a hidden defence that clears damaged cells and lowers melanoma risk, says study
When you spot a silver strand in the mirror, you normally chalk it up to getting older. But…
A methodology for developing dermatological datasets: lessons from retrospective data collection for AI-based applications | BMC Medical Research Methodology
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms have demonstrated considerable potential in the medical domain [1]. Dermatology, in…
‘I was told I just had anxiety – but the truth was far scarier’
Heather Bluer’s life changed dramatically when she was left totally bed-bound and in constant agony after initially believing…
Vitamin B3 supplement may reduce your risk of skin cancer
Enter nicotinamide, a cheap, widely available supplement. Researchers observed that this form of vitamin B3 bolsters the skin’s…
Study reveals early nicotinamide use reduces risk of aggressive skin cancers
Starting nicotinamide early after a first skin cancer could sharply cut future cancer risk, according to a real-world…