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Use of Sunbeds Leads to Over 3000 Cases of Melanoma a Year in Europe
July 25, 2012 — Of 63,942 new cases of cutaneous melanoma (a form of skin cancer) diagnosed each year in Europe an estimated 3,438 (5.4 percent) are related to sunbed use. Sunbed users are at a 20 percent increased ... > full story -
Oral Drops for Dog Allergies Pass Another Hurdle
July 24, 2012 — Placing allergy drops under a dog's tongue can be as effective as allergy injections for controlling skin ... > full story -
New Findings Break Tanning Misconceptions: There Is No Such Thing as a Safe Tan
July 23, 2012 — UV-induced melanin formation (tanning), traditionally thought to protect against skin cancer, has now been shown to be directly involved in melanoma formation in mammals, according to researchers. ... > full story -
Skin Has an Internal Clock
July 19, 2012 — Human skin has an internal clock responsible for the time-based steering of its repair and regeneration, among other things. Our skin is one of the body’s essential organs and perhaps the most ... > full story -
Harmful Effects of CFL Bulbs to Skin; Energy-Efficient Bulbs Safest When Placed Behind Additional Glass Cover
July 18, 2012 — In a new study, researchers looked into the potential impact of healthy human skin tissue (in vitro) being exposed to ultraviolet rays emitted from compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. Results ... > full story -
Laser Treatment Improves Appearance in Burn Scars, Study Shows
July 16, 2012 — Burn and skin specialists have conclusively shown that use of a pulsed-dye laser tool improves the appearance, texture and elasticity of burn scars. The study compared the use of the laser and ... > full story -
Melanoma-Promoting Gene Discovered
July 10, 2012 — Black skin cancer, also known as melanoma, is particularly aggressive and becoming increasingly common in Switzerland. Despite intensive research, however, there is still no treatment. Researchers ... > full story -
Mobile Skin Cancer Screening App Developed
July 10, 2012 — A new free app allows users to create a photographic baseline of their skin and photograph suspicious moles or other skin lesions, walking users step-by-step through a skin ... > full story -
Cell Differentiation as a Novel Strategy for the Treatment of an Aggressive Type of Skin Cancer
July 9, 2012 — Researchers have discovered a molecular mechanism that favors the disappearance and inhibition of SCC development. The authors propose that these mechanisms could be crucial for the development of ... > full story -
Melanoma: Molecule in Immune System Could Help Treat Dangerous Skin Cancer
July 8, 2012 — Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery that will shape the future of melanoma therapy. The high expression of a cell-signaling molecule, known as interleukin-9, in immune cells has been ... > full story
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