Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases: News and Research on Melanoma

MeSH tree: C17.800.882.445

Tattoos could be a risk factor for melanoma

An increasing number of Swedes are getting tattoos and Sweden's population is now one of the most tattooed in Europe. At the same time, the incidence of melanoma is increasing. A new epidemiological study from Lund University ...

How cancer cells 'break through' tight tissue gaps

Aggressive cancer cells are masters of movement. When they spread through the body, they cause metastasis, which significantly reduces a person's chance of survival. For this spreading to take place, they can switch between ...

How the microbiome and a fiber-rich diet help fight melanoma

Scientists at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) have uncovered how the gut microbiota help the immune system fight melanoma, explaining why patients with a fiber-rich diet and balanced ...

How gray hair and cancer may be linked

Gray hair is an inevitable hallmark of aging. It's a visual reminder of the passing years and all the bodily changes that accompany it.

AI tool makes detection of skin cancer more accurate

Researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple University's College of Engineering, and the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University have developed a new method that enhances the ability of artificial intelligence ...

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