What to know about the link between tattoo ink and cancer risk
“People should not panic but they should better understand the nature of tattoo ink and the types of…
Transcription factor HOXD13 drives melanoma growth and immune evasion
A molecule that helps regulate gene activity has also been shown to drive skin cancer growth and tumors’…
New nanoparticles enable the removal of melanoma tumors with low-power laser
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed and tested in a mouse model a new type of nanoparticle…
NHS vitamin D warning over damage to kidneys and heart
The NHS recommends vitamin D supplements from October to March, but warns taking too much over a long…
Treating desmoplastic melanoma with immunotherapy before surgery can shrink or eliminate tumors
New results from a clinical trial co-led by UCLA investigators demonstrate how treating desmoplastic melanoma, a rare and…
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…