Skin cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer in the United States, with over 5 million cases diagnosed annually. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that melanoma alone accounts for more than 8,000 deaths each year. Thankfully, skin cancer is highly preventable, making it crucial to prioritize protection. With the arrival of summer and increased sun exposure, the incidence of skin cancer is on the rise, emphasizing the need for self-care. Experts advise everyone to minimize their exposure to harmful UV rays from the sun. To stay informed about the latest skin cancer and dermatology developments, visit Newswise for up-to-date research news and features.
Below are some of the latest headlines in the Dermatology channel.
Survey shows Generation Z adults are unfamiliar with sunburn and tanning risks
-American Academy of Dermatology
Adaptive immunity to ancient retroelements controls the skin tissue threshold of activation
-American Association of Immunologists (AAI)
-American Association of Immunologists (AAI)
A Simple Antibacterial Treatment Solves a Severe Skin Problem Caused by Radiation Therapy
-Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center
Tick Safety Tips from Lyme Disease Experts at Tufts
-Tufts University
Reviving exhausted T cells to tackle immunotherapy-resistant cancers
-Sanford Burnham Prebys
-University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences
New survey shows most Americans are not concerned about skin cancer, even if they are at risk
-American Academy of Dermatology
Green living environment in early childhood does not protect against eczema
-University of Turku (Turun yliopisto)
Skin conditions may indicate more serious rheumatic disease
-UT Southwestern Medical Center
AAD Statement on USPSTF Recommendation on Skin Cancer Screening
-American Academy of Dermatology
Prior treatments influence immunotherapy response in advanced melanoma
-University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences
A New Frontier: Skin Cell Study Looks at Regenerative Medicine in Space
-University of Miami Health System, Miller School of Medicine
New research links greater gestational vitamin D in blood and reduced childhood behavioral issues
-University of Delaware
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