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A genetically engineered form of the herpes virus is showing promise in slowing the progression of melanoma

HSV-Derived Immunotherapy Promising in Advanced Melanoma

Study shows it helped a minority of patients, and experts say this approach has promise
Having a history of teenage acne is associated with an increased risk of melanoma

History of Teenage Acne Tied to Increased Risk for Melanoma

After adjustment for known risk factors, increased relative risk for women with history of acne
A form of vitamin B3 (nicotinamide) is linked to a reduction of non-melanoma skin cancers by 23 percent when taken twice daily

ASCO: Nicotinamide May Help Prevent Non-Melanoma Skin CA

Preliminary Australian study saw association between nicotinamide and lower rates
Noninvasive multiphoton microscopy imaging can reveal characteristic features of basal cell carcinoma in human skin

Multiphoton Microscopy Reveals Features of Basal Cell Carcinoma

Noninvasive MPM imaging can reveal characteristic features of basal cell carcinoma in skin
Immune checkpoint inhibitors show promise in treating advanced melanoma

AACR: Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Promising in Melanoma

Pembrolizumab, ipilimumab, and other medications harness immune cells to target cancers
For clinically atypical pigmented lesions

Review Compares Shave, Punch Biopsy Methods

No difference in rate of overall positive margins for all lesions; size, morphology impact positivity
An in-person skin examination is important for detection of incidentally-identified skin malignancies

Teledermatology Implications for Incidental Skin CA Detection

Most frequently biopsied incidental malignancies seen on head and neck
Periocular basal cell carcinomas have a mean growth rate of 11.2 mm² every 30 days

Periocular Basal Cell Carcinomas Can Grow Rapidly

Faster growth rate seen in association with recurrent tumors, larger tumors at presentation, male sex
The incidence of melanoma is falling among American children

Cases of Melanoma Declining in U.S. Children

Researchers credit better education on risk of UV rays, changes in children's play
Approximately 20 percent of Medicare patients with melanoma face delays in getting surgical treatment

Medicare Beneficiaries With Melanoma May Face Tx Delay

Around one in five Medicare patients experience a surgical delay greater than 1.5 months