Cutaneous Oncology News

Skin cancer comes in many forms, and the signs and symptoms for each type of skin cancer can vary. Because skin cancers do not become painful until they have grown large, it is important to notice and report any unusual changes in the skin to a dermatologist.

In a spectroscopic analysis, researchers found circumferential calcifications, located in the intima and media of skin vessels, were composed of calcium-phosphate apatite in patients with calcific uremic arteriolopathy.

The proliferation of potentially harmful information regarding homemade sunscreens via social media, specifically Pinterest, is following a similar trend as the antivaccination movement, according to a study published in Health Communication.

The most popular Healio Dermatology stories of the past week cover topics across the board: a toxicology study on sunscreen ingredients, clinical trial results from a bactericidal, antibiotic gel for acne and brodalumab use in psoriasis for patients of different ethnic backgrounds.

As the risk factors associated with lymphatic and hematogenous metastasis differ, follow-up and treatment strategies may need to be adapted, according to researchers.

Men who have sex with men in San Francisco who use indoor tanning had misconceptions about skin cancer risks and the utility of base tans, according to researchers in JAMA Dermatology.

Participants were often not confident in their skin self-examination ability but value expert opinion from clinicians and are open to using technologies that help track skin lesions, according to a qualitative study from researchers at the University of Sydney.

Recent articles on hidradenitis suppurativa and atopic dermatitis have garnered the most pageviews so far this month at Healio Dermatology.

When sunscreens were used under maximal use conditions, plasma concentrations exceeded the threshold established by the FDA for waiving some nonclinical toxicology studies for sunscreens, according to data published in JAMA.

In conjunction with this year’s Skin Cancer Awareness Month, HemOnc Today presented seven important updates in melanoma/skin cancer prevention and detection.