UV Exposure and The Risk of Melanoma in Skin of Color
Most people are aware that excessive exposure to the sun over the course of one’s lifetime is linked to an increased risk for some type of skin cancer. However, there […]
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FDA Klisyri for Actinic Keratosis Treatment
What is Actinic Keratosis? Actinic keratosis (AK) is prevalent among adults. Roughly 58 million people in the United States have one or more AKs. AK may take years to develop. It forms […]
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What are the Supplements Should You Avoid Before Mohs Surgery?
One of the treatments of several skin cancers, like basal cell carcinoma, is Mohs surgery. Mohs surgery involves removing the skin that contains the cancer cells. Then, a thin layer […]
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Hydrochlorothiazide and Skin Cancer – Is There a Connection?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently recommended a label change for the prescription diuretic, hydrochlorothiazide. The FDA approved the label change to reflect recent findings that show patients who […]
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The FDA Approves Keytruda For Treating Advanced Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
A million of people are diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in the United States every year. In most cases, you can treat SCC. However, more advanced SCC has been difficult […]
Read MoreVoriconazole May Increase The Risk Of Developing Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Lung transplant comes with risks that emerge during and after the procedure. Infection is one of the main complications of lung transplants, and voriconazole is a prescription drug of […]
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Taller People May Have A Higher Risk Of Developing Melanoma
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that forms from melanocytes, the cells that produce the pigment known as melanin in the skin. It can develop anywhere on the body, […]
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What Are The Subtypes Of Basal Cell Carcinoma?
One of the most common types of skin cancer is basal cell carcinoma (BCC). About 4 million people are diagnosed with BCC each year in the United States. Basal cells […]
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Melanoma Death Rates Drop As New Treatments Save Lives
The number of deaths due to metastatic melanoma in the U.S. has sharply declined, a new study reports. Metastatic melanoma is an aggressive form of melanoma of the skin, and […]
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Sexual Preference May Increase Your Risk of Skin Cancer
The Study As reported in a recent study by JAMA Dermatology, there is an increased prevalence of skin cancer in gay and bisexual men. The analysts for the study looked at […]
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