Standard surgical excision of all melanoma in situ subtypes, including lentigo maligna, should include at least 9 mm of normal-appearing skin, which is similar to the amount recommended for early invasive melanoma, according to this recent study.
Printed information in the form of leaflets is more impactful in increasing knowledge than online platforms such as Facebook among a young adult demographic in the UK, according to this recent study.
This recent New Zealand study aimed to describe how the traditional New Zealand media portrayed sun- safety and skin cancer in spring news, concluding that there is considerable scope for increased media coverage and advocacy.
This Canadian study reports on the development and initial validation of a measure assessing self-efficacy for skin self-examination. According to the study, the scale has potential for use by nurses and other health professionals in follow-up care to identify individuals who require more targeted educational skin self-examination interventions.
This recent study evaluated post-treatment surveillance practices for both melanotic and non-melanotic skin cancers (NMSC) by general practitioners (GPs) in regional Victoria, Australia. With 66% (43/65) of survey respondents reported using a structured follow-up practice for melanoma, it suggests rural GPs require a structured follow up practice for melanoma patients. Patient's level of education, time constraints, practitioner accessibility and specialists' availability were identified as common challenges in follow-up.
This recent systematic review summarises latest evidence of the relationship between sunscreen use and vitamin D. According to the review there is little evidence that sunscreen decreases 25(OH)D concentration when used in real life settings, suggesting concerns about vitamin D should not negate skin cancer prevention advice. However, there have been no trials of the high sun protection factor sunscreens that are now widely recommended.
Sentinel lymph node biopsy for melanoma of the head and neck can be successfully performed in patients after previous wide local excision, according to this recent study.
Indoor tanning legislation is associated with a decrease in the prevalence of indoor tanning use by youth but does not eliminate youth tanning, according to this recent study.
This paper describes a planned randomised control trial to directly compare technology-enhanced and naked-eye skin self-examination.
According to this recent study, a high level of knowledge may not be predictive of positive sun protection practices and adequate attitudes, even among future health care professionals. The study recommends further guidance and educational campaigns to this group.