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26 May
Expert tips on choosing the right sunscreen for your skin type and tone.
29 Mar
A study presented at the AAD meeting evaluated the risk of developing melanoma and keratinocyte carcinomas among adults with Atopic Dermatitis.
25 Jan
A laser treatment, which delivers heat but leaves the skin intact, may help prevent the two most common skin cancers in the U.S., according to researchers.
Many men will put off going to the doctor unless they are really sick, but men's health screenings help catch problems before symptoms appear.
So, how can you tell if a health screening or preventive care appointment is right for you?
The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), the
Skin cancer can pop up anywhere on your skin, including the soles of your feet and even under your fingernails.
That’s what happened to Isabel Lievano, who was diagnosed with melanoma when her dermatologist determined that a persistent black spot under her fingernail was the deadliest form of skin cancer.
Lievano, 69, lost her nail, but not her finger or her life.
“Skin ...
Health screenings and preventive care appointments are a key to maintaining long-term health and well-being. By proactively engaging in these practices, women can identify potential health risks early on and take necessary steps.
This guide will outline the key women's health screenings and care appointments to help you prioritize your health and stay on top of your well-being.
It's easy to keep your skin safer in the summer sun if you have the right sunscreen.
UCLA Health offers some tips for picking the best type and SPF level.
Getting sunburned just five times in a lifetime doubles the risk of getting melanoma, the most serious skin cancer, so making sure you're protected is worth the effort, the experts at
Of all the skin cancers, melanoma is the one that scares doctors and patients the most.
Luckily, there are now several options for treatment should you be diagnosed with this aggressive, sometimes deadly, cancer.
Melanoma affects over 1 million Americans, and its rates have risen significantly in the past 30 years, according to the
An experimental vaccine whipped up to specifically target a melanoma patient's tumor cells significantly reduces the likelihood of the cancer recurring, early clinical trial data show.
Each dose of the vaccine, called mRNA-4157/V940, is crafted based on the unique genetics of an individual patient's melanoma cells, said senior researcher
Actor Hugh Jackman is offering a warning about sun damage and skin cancer after having two biopsies.
Jackman was wearing a bandage on his nose in a video posted to his Twitter account.
"I just went to my doctor... and she just saw little things -- could be or could not be basal cell, in he...
A lesion that was found and removed from President Joe Biden's chest during his recent physical was determined to be a common type of skin cancer known as basal cell carcinoma.
“All cancerous tissue was successfully removed,” the president's doctor, Kevin O'Connor, wrote in a
A tweak in timing may make an immune-system therapy much more effective for patients undergoing surgery for advanced melanoma, a new clinical trial has found.
Researchers showed that giving the therapy — a drug called Keytruda (pembrolizumab) — both before and after surgery slashed the risk of a melanoma recurrence over the next two years. That was in comparison to the standard approa...
A cosmetic laser treatment that promises to erase wrinkles, scars, age spots and sun damage may also prevent the return of some skin cancers, a new, small study suggests.
Researchers found that in patients who had basal or squamous cell skin cancers, nonablative fractional laser treatment lowered the chances of the cancer recurrence by about half.
"We actually don't know why this p...
Getting a gel manicure may be less safe than many think.
Researchers say the nail polish dryers that use ultraviolet (UV) light to cure the gel polish emit possibly dangerous rays. These rays might lead to cell death and cancer-causing mutations in human cells, they noted.
Maria Zhivagui, a researcher at th...
First Lady Jill Biden is scheduled to have surgery Wednesday morning to have a lesion removed from above her right eye.
The lesion was discovered during routine skin cancer screening, the president's physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor said in a
Two pharmaceutical companies said Tuesday that they have made notable progress with a vaccine that could prevent melanoma.
Moderna, well known for its work on the COVID vaccine, and Merck, which makes the cancer immunotherapy drug Keytruda,
An experimental therapy that uses the body's own immune system cells may beat a standard treatment for patients with advanced melanoma, a new clinical trial finds.
Researchers found that the therapy doubled the amount of time melanoma patients lived without their skin cancer progressing, versus a long-used drug called ipilimumab (Yervoy).
The approach, called tumor-infiltrating...
While melanoma remains the most deadly type of skin cancer, new research has found that a subset of patients with early disease are at very low risk of dying.
These particular patients may not face the same prognosis that is typically associated with melanoma, and they may potentially represent cases contributing to over-diagnosis.
The findings were published online Nov. 7 in C...
Celebrity Khloe Kardashian announced Tuesday that she had survived a second bout of skin cancer, this time on her face.
Kardashian said her “incredibly rare” tumor was removed by Beverly Hills surgeon Dr. Garth Fisher after the reality TV star noticed a bump that wouldn't go away.
"I deci...
Football Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw revealed Sunday that he has been treated for two different types of cancer in the past year.
Bradshaw talked about his health while co-hosting Fox NFL Sunday.
“Last week on ...
Skin cancer patients appear to fare better if they receive immunotherapy before their cancers are surgically removed, a pair of clinical trials show.
In fact, some do so well that their immune system essentially dissolves their tumors, potentially removing the need...
Edgewell Personal Care Co. has recalled three batches of its Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 because trace levels of benzene were found in some samples during an internal review.
Benzene is a human carcinogen. Exposure can happen through inhalation, orally or through the skin, potentiall...
You might think everyone knows by now to protect against the sun's rays, but many Gen Zers apparently haven't gotten the message.
In a recent survey of 1,000 U.S. adults by the American Academy of Dermatology, many of these 18- to 25-year-olds were unaware of the risks from tanning.
About 60% of Gen Z respondents sai...
U.S. veterans are at higher risk for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, than most Americans, and new research finds they are also more likely to have advanced-stage disease when it's detected.
At the time of diagnosis, "we found veterans with melanoma were more like...
A skin biopsy is often used to diagnose skin cancer and other skin conditions.
It involves the removal of a small amount of skin, which is examined under a microscope. Afterwards, you'll need to look after the biopsy location to make sure it heals properly.
"Your dermatologist will treat the small wound fro...
Newer sunscreens that can match your skin tone may encourage more people to use sunscreen, an expert says.
"The lighter a person's skin, the higher their risk for skin cancer," said Dr. Henry Lim, former chair of dermatology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. "While people with darker skin have a lower risk for s...
Scars from facial surgery look worse to skin cancer patients themselves than to others, so it's important for surgeons to prepare patients beforehand, researchers say.
Doctors can help by outlining the healing process and explaining what their scars will look like in the weeks after surgery, the study authors suggested.
"Our research seems to support the saying 'we are our own worst...
People with cancer may be at increased risk for a rare neurological disorder called Guillain-Barré syndrome, new research has found.
"Previous studies have suggested there may be a link between cancer and Guillain-Barré syndrome, but just how often people develop
Gender differences extend to cancer treatments, with women having a higher risk of severe side effects from certain treatments than men, a new study finds.
Previous research concluded women tend to have more side effects from chemotherapy, and this new paper shows the same is true for
For people newly diagnosed with advanced melanoma, a combination of two immunotherapy drugs can double the amount of time their cancer remains progression-free, a clinical trial has found.
The treatment combines two drugs known as immune checkpoint inhibitors. One, called nivolumab (Opdivo), is already standard for advanced melanoma; the other, relatlimab, is not yet approved.
But b...
People undergoing immune-boosting therapy for advanced melanoma may respond better if they eat a high-fiber diet, a new study hints.
Researchers said much more study is needed, but their initial findings -- in both melanoma patients and lab mice -- suggest that
Women are two times more likely than men to die after receiving a combination of cancer immunotherapy drugs called checkpoint inhibitors, but it's not clear if that difference is due to side effects or because the treatment isn't working, researchers say.
This new class of highly targeted drugs -- which includes pembrolizumab (Keytruda), nivolumab (Opdivo) or ipilimumab (Yervoy) -- has re...
It may sound dramatic, but skin checks save lives.
While encouraging people to do routine self-exams, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) shares some case studies that led to important discoveries.
Richard Danzer, of West Palm Beach, Fla., found a large, painful cyst on his back during a skin self-exam. Dermatologist Dr. Brittany Smirnov examined him, and he was later diagnose...
Most people know that sun-sourced vitamin D is good for their bones. So could avoiding the sun to reduce skin cancer risk weaken your bones?
A new study brings a reassuring answer: "Sun-protective" behavior -- wearing long sleeves, seeking shade or using sunscreen -- "was not associated with decreased bone mineral density or increased risk of osteoporotic fracture," the researchers conclu...
People who were exposed to a particular hormonal medication in the womb may have a heightened risk of cancer later in life, a new study suggests.
Researchers found the increased cancer risk among adults whose mothers had been given injections of a synthetic progesterone known as 17-OHPC, or 17P, during pregnancy. The study participants were born in the 1960s, when the drug was used to hel...
When Hispanic people get a skin cancer diagnosis, their tumors are about 17% larger than those of white people, researchers say.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), skin cancer is often diagnosed at a more advanced stage in people with black and brown skin, leading to worse results. This makes it especially important to know the signs of skin cancer.
"Patients an...
If you're at the beach or pool, applying sunscreen before and after you've been in the water is a must, a cancer specialist says.
The intensity of exposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays "is higher under water than it is above water," said Dr. Arun Mavanur. He is a surgical oncologist at the Alvin & Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute at LifeBridge Health, in Baltimore.
"UV rays also ar...
Regular skin checks to look for signs of melanoma could save your life.
Self-exams for the deadliest type of skin cancer should be done at least once a month in a well-lit room in front of a full-length mirror and also with a hand mirror for hard-to-see areas, said Dr. Arun Mavanur, a surgical oncologist.
You also need to get checked by a doctor if you have risk factors for melanoma...
When a suspicious skin lesion sends you scurrying to a dermatologist, asking for a full-body skin check could save your life.
Dermatologists are twice as likely to find skin cancer with a full-body check, a new study reveals. More than half of the skin cancers discovered were not in the location the patient was concerned about.
"If the dermatologist did not check their entire body,...
An experimental gel has shown early promise in treating the most common form of skin cancer -- hinting at a potential alternative to surgery in the future.
Researchers tested the gel in 30 patients with basal cell carcinoma (BCC), a skin cancer diagnosed in more than 3 million Americans each year. The tumors rarely spread and are highly curable, usually through surgical removal.
Eve...
Sun protection is essential as you enjoy the outdoors this summer, a skin expert stresses.
"Skin cancer is the most common cancer in humans so it's important that we do what we can to protect ourselves," Dr. Ida Orengo, a professor of dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, said in a school news release.
Here are some of her tips:
Americans' overall death rate from cancer continues to fall -- but rising rates of certain cancers and ongoing racial disparities linger.
Those are among the findings of an annual report to the nation from several major cancer organizations.
The good news includes an accelerating decline in the overall cancer death rate, among both women and men, and across racial and ethnic groups....
Sunscreen isn't just for pool gatherings and beach outings: Using sunscreen every day could reduce your risk of skin cancer, experts say.
Daily use of at least an SPF 15 sunscreen can lower your risk of melanoma -- the deadliest type of skin cancer -- by 50%, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.
If you spend most of your day indoors, SPF 15 should provide adequate protection, bu...
It's long been known the sun's rays can cause skin cancer.
But a new poll shows that only about 30% of American adults say they're concerned about developing skin cancer -- even though nearly 70% have at least one risk factor for the disease.
The American Academy of Dermatology's survey found that 49% of respondents were more worried about avoiding sunburn than preventing skin cance...
Think you know all you need to know about slathering on the sunscreen this summer?
Maybe you don't.
As the Memorial Day weekend begins, many Americans are confused about the proper application of sunscreen and about its sun protection factor (SPF), the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says.
A recent academy poll of 1,000 U.S. adults found that while 80% know they should a...
When checking your body for signs of skin cancer, don't overlook your nails.
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) points out that skin cancer -- including melanoma, the deadliest type -- can develop under and around the fingernails and toenails. Though it's rare, it's more common in older people with darker skin.
Risk factors include personal or family history of melanoma or na...
You might think everybody knows how to protect themselves from the sun's harmful rays, but a new survey reveals that one-third of Americans lack a basic understanding of sun safety and skin cancer.
That's the surprising takeaway from an American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) survey of 1,000 U.S. adults.
Fifty-three percent of respondents didn't realize shade offers protection from t...
A cutting-edge experimental drug cuts nearly in half the risk of death among patients with a rare but aggressive cancer of the eye, new clinical trial data show.
Tebentafusp has now become the first drug shown to improve overall survival in patients with uveal melanoma, said Dr. Antoni Ribas, immediate past president of the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR), in a
A U.S.-wide ban on teen use of tanning beds would prevent thousands of cases of skin cancer and save millions in health care costs, researchers say.
Indoor tanning has been linked to an increased risk of melanoma -- the deadliest type of skin cancer -- and the highest risk is among people who start using tanning beds at a young age. Despite that danger, many U.S. teens do.
While ban...
Most people are familiar with common sun-protection advice, from wearing and reapplying sunscreen to putting on a hat.
But a new Canadian study finds that for people who take certain blood pressure medications, that advice becomes even more critical because those drugs can increase their sensitivity to the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.
The researchers reviewed data for nearly...
At first glance, it appears that little will change between now and 2040 when it comes to the types of cancers that people develop and that kill them, a new forecast shows.
Breast, melanoma, lung and colon cancers are expected to be the most common types of cancers in the United States, and patients die most often from lung, pancreatic, liver and colorectal cancers, according to the lates...
Obesity may shorten the lives of patients with certain types of cancers, but not others, a new research review concludes.
The analysis, of more than 200 studies, found that across numerous cancers, obesity was linked to shorter survival. The list included breast, colon, prostate, uterine and pancreatic cancers.
On the other hand, patients with lung, kidney or melanoma skin cancer al...