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. [...]

Halo Nevus

A halo nevus also known as leukoderma acquisitum centrifugum, is a common benign (non-cancerous) skin disorder which is characterized by a pink or brown mole surrounded by a ring of depigmented skin. Halo nevus usually develops during childhood, adolescence and early adulthood. Although these lesions are harmless, one should always visit the dermatologist for confirmation. If [...]

Effect Of Global Warming On Skin Disorder

Global warming is a gradual increase in the average temperature of the earth’s near-surface air and oceans in recent decades and its projected continuation. It is the most current and widely discussed topics that might lead to ultimate end of existence of earth and and human being. Global warming is directly or indirectly impacting on [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]