Skin Cancer

Vitamin D could help treat skin inflammation

High-dose oral vitamin D reduced skin inflammation and increased immune protection in patients with chemical-induced skin rashes.

What is Melanotan-II–the drug that the TGA urges consumers to avoid?

Melanotan-II may give you a tan, but that’s not all.

Vitamin D supplement linked to lower skin cancer risk

In a study from the University of Eastern Finland and elsewhere, scientists found fewer cases of melanoma were observed among regular users of vitamin...

Feeling stressed? It can show in your skin, hair and nails

Stress can also be a trigger for skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema, causing the conditions to flare-up.

Skin cancer diagnosis may be linked to higher risk of prostate cancer

In a study from the University of Sydney, scientists found melanoma diagnosis is linked to an increased risk of subsequent prostate cancer.

Widely used blood pressure drug may increase skin cancer risk

High blood pressure—or hypertension—is a chronic illness affecting more than a third of Australians over the age of 18. If left untreated, hypertension can lead...

Widely used blood pressure drug may increase skin cancer risk

In a study from UNSW Sydney, scientists found hydrochlorothiazide—one of the most prescribed high blood pressure drugs in Australia—has shown links to increased risks...

Alcohol drinking is linked to higher risk of skin cancer (melanoma)

In a recent study, researchers found alcohol intake was linked to a higher risk of invasive melanoma in white men and women. The team found...

Grapes could protect your skin from sun damage

In a study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, scientists found that grapes may help protect against damage to the skin caused by...

Vitamin D deficiency may reduce survival in skin cancer

In a study from the Hospital University Son Espases, scientists found that vitamin D levels affect overall survival for melanoma (skin cancer) patients. They discovered...