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Top 5 skin cancer stories reported in June

Sun and indoor tanning are the leading causes of skin cancer. Regularly, Healio Dermatology reviews the top journals and association websites to uncover the latest news from cancer doctors and researchers. With summer and sun exposure in full swing, here is a look at the top skin cancer stories of the month.

Tanning at a young age affects basal cell carcinoma risk

Among indoor tanners who were younger at the time of their first indoor tanning exposure, a shorter time period was reported between first use of indoor tanning and basal cell carcinoma diagnosis. Read more.

Acral melanoma requires more aggressive surgical treatment

Researchers have found that in tumors with a thickness of less than 2 mm, the rate of acral melanoma recurrence was more than double non-acral melanoma. Read more.

Tumor location affects ENKTL survival

Patients with nasal lesions secondary to primary cutaneous extranodal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma had worse overall survival rates. Read more.

Melanoma risk still present without history of sunburn

Tanning is a risk factor for melanoma even in those who have never experienced sunburn from indoor tanning or outdoor sun exposure. Read more.

Harnessing technology to prevent skin cancer

A new website and text alert system are being designed to help educate young women on the dangers of tanning. Read more.