Skin Cancer

Some skin cancer may start from hair

In a new study, researchers found that some of the most deadly skin cancers may start in stem cells that lend color to hair,...

6 skin care tips that dermatologists use themselves

Board-certified dermatologists are experts when it comes to the skin, hair and nails, diagnosing and treating more than 3,000 diseases and conditions, including skin...

Solarium use linked to higher skin cancer risk

In a new study, researchers found a clear link between the number of solarium sessions and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) development. The research was...

Synthetic squid can save you from sunburn

There’s nothing worse than a sunburn. Actually, there is—the potential damage that sunscreen can do to our bodies and the environment. So would you try a...

Scientists find a way to detect 95% of skin cancer

In a new study, researchers found that SkinVision—the first CE-marked skin cancer application based on extensive clinical trials—has a sensitivity of 95.1% in detecting...

How the Sun damages our skin

In a new study, researchers have discovered the mechanism through which ultraviolet radiation, given off by the sun, damages our skin. The research was conducted...

Scientists find the key to treating common skin cancer

In a new study, researchers found helping skin cells differentiate could be key to treating common skin cancer. The research was conducted by a team...

Vitamin A linked to lower skin cancer risk

In a new study, researchers found people whose diets included high levels of vitamin A had a 17% reduction in risk for common skin...

More women are diagnosed with skin cancer. Here is why

In a new study, researchers found that more women were diagnosed with skin cancer. They found continued use of indoor tanning devices may be the...

New drug combo could fight skin cancer in the eyes

In a new study, researchers found that a new drug combination is effective against metastatic uveal melanoma cells. Uveal melanoma is a very aggressive type...