New Maryland legislation to protect youth from melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is based on significant scientific evidence that indoor tanning before the age of 30 is undeniably linked to increased risk of developing the disease. Senator James N. Robey and Delegate William A…
Also tagged Delegate, Indoor Tanning, Maryland Legislation, Melanoma, Risk, Robey, Senator James
Specialty pharmaceutical company LEO Pharma announced that findings from a Phase III study evaluating PEP005 (ingenol mebutate) Gel 0.05% to treat actinic keratosis (AK), a common pre-cursor to skin cancer, were presented at the 68th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) (Scientific Session Poster Discussion: P105)…
Also tagged Actinic Keratosis, American Academy, Annual Meeting, Cursor, Leo Pharma, Pharmaceutical Company, Phase Iii, Skin Lesions
Contrary to previous hypotheses, the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs does not appear associated with risk of squamous cell skin cancer, according to a report posted online today that will appear in the April print issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals…
Also tagged Anti Inflammatory Drugs, April, Contrary, Dermatology, Hypotheses, Jama, Journals, Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs, Pain Medications, Skin Cancer Risk, Squamous Cancer, Squamous Cell
Most skin cancers are highly curable, but require surgery that can be painful and scarring. A new study by Loyola University Health System researchers could lead to alternative treatments that would shrink skin cancer tumors with drugs. The drugs would work by turning on a gene that prevents skin cells from becoming cancerous, said [...]
Also tagged Alternative Treatments, Author Mitchell, Cancer Tumors, Denning, Drugs The Drugs, Lead, Loyola University, Skin Cancers, Skin Cells, Skin Tumors, Sunlight, University Health System
Health Canada has approved Zyclara™ (imiquimod) Cream 3.75%, a topical prescription treatment for multiple actinic keratoses (AK) located on the face or balding scalp in adults. Actinic Keratosis is a common skin condition that can lead to squamous cell carcinoma, a form of non-melanoma skin cancer, if left untreated…
Also tagged Actinic Keratoses, Adults, Carcinoma, Cream 3, Graceway Pharmaceuticals, Health Canada, Health Product, Keratosis, Lead, Melanoma, Melanoma Cancer, Melanoma Skin Cancer, Prescription Treatment, Skin Condition, Skin Health, Squamous Cell Carcinoma
People with the heritable disorder of the skin called Gorlin syndrome who are genetically predisposed to develop basal cell carcinoma of the skin may have a new chemoprevention therapy on the horizon…
Also tagged Basal Cell Carcinoma, Cancer Patients, Carcinoma, Celebrex, Heritable Disorder, High Risk, Horizon, People, Risk Patients
It’s the season to be jolly, but the AMA is reminding people that it is also the season to be sun smart to reduce the risk of skin cancer. AMA President, Dr Andrew Pesce, said many people look forward to spending time at the beach or taking part in other outdoor activities over the [...]
Also tagged Ama President, Christmas, Dr Andrew, Family Gatherings, Holiday Period, Pesce, President Dr, Risk, Safety Australia, Smart, Spending Time, Sun Safety
Smoking, being heavier, not using sunscreen and having had skin cancer appear to be associated with sun damage and aging of skin on the face, according to report based on a study of twins in the December issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals…
Also tagged Aging Skin, Dermatology, Face, Jama, Journals, Skin Aging, Smoking, Sun Damage, Twin Study, Twins
White and Hispanic individuals are being diagnosed with melanoma more frequently in recent years, whereas Hispanic and black patients continue to have advanced skin cancer at diagnosis, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Nationwide, the incidence (rate of new cases diagnosed) [...]
Also tagged Advanced Cancer, Advanced Skin, Cancer Diagnosis, Dermatology, Ethnic Group, Incidence Rate, Jama, Journals, Melanoma, Nationwide
White and Hispanic individuals are being diagnosed with melanoma more frequently in recent years, whereas Hispanic and black patients continue to have advanced skin cancer at diagnosis, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Nationwide, the incidence (rate of new cases diagnosed) [...]
Also tagged Advanced Cancer, Advanced Skin, Cancer Diagnosis, Dermatology, Ethnic Group, Incidence Rate, Jama, Journals, Melanoma, Nationwide
