Shade from a beach umbrella alone does not provide sufficient protection for extended exposure to UV rays, according to the findings of a single centre RCT. Hence, a combination approach may be needed for optimal protection from UV rays.
NZ chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) patients have a high incidence of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) relative to the levels observed in the general population, according to authors of this study. They advise the careful monitoring of CLL, particularly those who have a progressive disease or have had a first cSCC removed.
Conducted by Honorary Associate Professor Amanda Oakley, this one-day course will address clinical and dermatoscopic diagnosis of common benign and malignant skin lesions, particularly pigmented lesions.
A treatment schedule using imiquimod 6-7 applications per week, with at least 60 applications shows the greatest odds of complete clinical and histological clearance of lentigo meligna, according to authors of this review.
Study finds that alcohol intake was associated with a modest increase in the risk of melanoma, particularly in UV-protected sites.
This recent study highlights that an enlarging mole is a significant symptom influencing the timing of presentation, according to the authors.
This review (free text availalbe) may be used to inform the design of future workplace interventions for UVR safety in outdoor workers, according to its authors.
Banning sunbed use in the US in teens younger than 18 years could dramatically lower the mortality associated with invasive melanoma and save millions of dollars in treatment costs, according to a research team from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
This study identifies predictors of survival for patients with melanoma receiving WBRT for brain metastases that can contribute to selection of individualized therapies.
Caffeinated coffee might have chemopreventive effects against basal cell carcinoma dose dependently, according to recent meta-analysis. However, other prospective studies are warranted to confirm these effects.