Sunlight emits UV rays, along with many other kinds of rays.  Light bulbs also give off UV Rays. There are 3 types of UV rays: UVA These rays are more penetrating than UVB rays therefore playing a major part in the skin aging and wrinkling process.  They also contribute to damage in the skin causing […]

Skin Cancer Facts Skin Cancers To Be Aware Of Include: Basal Cell Carcinoma Squamous Cell Cancer Melanoma – Most Dangerous Melanoma Skin Cancer Signs Asymmetry Borders Color Diameter Evolving

UV Radiation (UV Rays) is emitted by the sun. Many types of light bulbs also put off UV rays such as tanning beds, nail dryers and other light boxes. Types of UV rays There are three main types of UV rays UVA- These rays penetrate the skin more deeply than UVB rays, therefore, playing a major […]

Vanessa Latimers personal story published on aad.org I grew up in small town Idaho where life revolves around the Great Outdoors. Any and all free time my family had was spent pursuing activities outside; and that passion for nature, fresh air, and sunshine will forever be ingrained in my being. I also naturally excelled at athletics. […]

There are many different types of melanoma. To know how best to treat the melanoma, your dermatologist will determine which kind you have and what steps should be taken for your optimal treatment. 4 Main Types of Melanoma Superficial spreading melanoma Nodular melanoma Lentigo maligna melanoma Acral lentiginous melanoma Source:http://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/melanoma/types-of-melanoma Melanoma Detection It’s always good to […]

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Researchers found that men who took Viagra were 84% more likely to develop melanoma when compared to those who did not take the drug. Dr. Abrar Qureshi, professor and chair of the dermatology department in the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, said because this was an early study no one is saying to […]

Intralesional injection of an oncolytic therapy significantly increased the durable response rate in advanced melanoma compared with a control therapy, according to results of a randomized trial. Patients treated with the virus-derived talimogene laherparepvec (T-VEC) had a 16.3% rate of durable responses, defined as partial or complete response maintained for at least 6 months. That […]

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave the green light to Tafinlar and Mekinist late on Wednesday, bringing the tally of new drugs approved by the U.S. agency so far this year to 13, compared with 11 at the same stage in 2012. After 39 FDA approvals last year – a record only beaten in […]