Ever wondered how important those tiny spots on your skin can be? Moles, it turns out, can give clues about skin cancer. But here's where it gets tricky – even doctors can't always agree on how many moles someone has. This might not sound like a big deal, but it actually matters a lot for studies on skin cancer. Back in the early 1990s, a group called the Internatio...
Melanoma, a serious type of skin cancer, is causing quite a stir in Mexico. It's the third most common skin cancer there, and sadly, it accounts for a whopping 75% of skin cancer deaths. So, what's being done to tackle this? Enter dermoscopy, a clever tool that's helping doctors spot melanoma early. This isn't just about looking with the naked eye; dermoscopy gives a...
Skin cancer, especially types like basal cell carcinoma (BCCs) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCCs), is a big deal worldwide. Traditional treatments like surgery and radiation can be harsh and not always effective. But there's a new kid on the block: photodynamic therapy (PDT). This method uses special drugs that react with light to kill cancer cells. It's like a targe...
Just a week before Teddi Mellencamp announced her divorce, she and her husband Edwin Arroyave were seen being pretty lovey-dovey at a charity event. They even shared some sweet pictures on Instagram. This might seem weird, right? Like, how can you be so close one day and then decide to split the next? At the Melanoma Research Foundation gala, they were all smiles an...
Imagine sitting at home, ready for the latest weather report, and then suddenly getting a life lesson. That's what happened when ABC weatherman Sam Champion shared his personal story on "Good Morning America. " He talked about his recent diagnosis of nodular basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Champion had noticed a strange mark on his face and decided to ge...
The summer may be winding down, but the risks of sun exposure remain high. The latest social media trend claiming that intentionally getting sunburned can help treat acne or rejuvenate skin is nothing short of misleading. As dermatologists Jennifer Stein and Elizabeth Berry remind us, the sun's ultraviolet radiation is a major risk factor for skin cancer and prematur...
Popular YouTuber Joey Graceffa recently took to TikTok to share some personal news with his millions of followers: he has been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. The YouTuber, known for his vlogs and lifestyle content, revealed that he had noticed a red mark on his nose for nearly two years. Recently, the mark scabbed over, prompting Graceff...