ABCD of Melanoma

Melanoma is the most dangerous and lethal type of skin cancer. Melanoma is less common form of  skin cancer  than others but it causes majority of death then other form of skin cancer. The survival rate for melanoma is directly related to early detection. If it is detected early it can be treated and cured. [...]

Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Merkel Cell Carcinoma also known as neuroendocrine carcinoma is a rare and very aggressive form of skin cancer.  They are thought to arise from the uncontrolled growth of Merkel cells in the skin. MCC can be lethal with overall 2 years survival rate of 50-70%, So immediate aggressive treatment is required. More then 95% of [...]

Effects of Cigarette Smoking on Your Skin

We have already known the fact about cigarette smoking and its association between lung cancer, heart disease and many other systemic diseases. But people may not be aware of smoking and its association with several skin conditions like premature aging of skin, wrinkle, and delayed would healing. Besides, several other skin disorders like psoriasis, skin [...]

Increased Incidence Of Skin Cancer Among Asian Living In Singapore

A Journal published at “Journal of the American Academy of dermatology” concludes that Incidence of skin cancer among peoples of singapore has increased from 1968 to 2006 and especially among older chinese. The incidence rates of skin cancers in Caucasian populations are increasing. There is little information on skin cancer trends in Asians, who have [...]

Successful Treatment Of Basal Cell Carcinoma With Imiquimod Cream

Researcher at North Queensland Centre for Cancer Research,James Cook University,Queensland,Australia found out some good success rate in treating superficial basal cell carcinoma with Imiquimod cream. Superficial basal cell carcinoma comprise up to 25% of all histological sub-types. They are more likely to occur on younger persons and females and although generally more common on the [...]

Risk Of Melanoma Is Related To The Pattern Of Sun Exposure

In a study to assess the risk of melanoma in relation to its  tumour site and latitude, it was shown that risk of melanoma  at different body sites is associated with different amounts and patterns of sun exposure. Recreational sun exposure and sunburn are strong predictors of melanoma at all latitudes, whereas measures of occupational [...]

Self Skin Examination For Early Detection of Melanoma

Melanoma is the fastest growing cancer and its incidence is doubling every 10 years. Currently 1 in 60 individual will develop melanoma as per US data. With the changes in ozone layer, some predict this incidence will increase sharply in near future. The survival rate of melanomas is directly related to early detection.  So it [...]

Any Doubtful Non Itchy Painless Mass Could Be Skin Cancer

When cells of the skin multiply in a haphazard manner,they form small masses on the skin, and these are known as skin cancer. There are mainly three types of skin cancer. The most common are squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma. Squamous cell carcinoma present ulcerated masses on the lower half of the face, [...]

New Drug For Skin Cancer Approaching Commercialization

A drug that is activated by light can be a quick, simple, and cheap treatment for tens of thousands of patients with skin cancer in Sweden alone. Researcher Leif Eriksson’s team at Örebro University in Sweden has now received about SEK 4 million from government research financiers, the Swedish Research Council and Vinnova, to further [...]