Oncology & Cancer

AAD: Older men should screen themselves for skin cancer

(HealthDay)—Men aged 50 years or older are more likely to be diagnosed with invasive melanoma by a dermatologist than to detect it themselves; and they are less likely to seek a skin cancer screening due to a suspicious ...

Pediatrics

Majority of Missouri tan salons allow pre-teens

A survey of tanning salon operators in Missouri shows that 65 percent would allow children as young as 10 to 12 years old to use tanning beds. That's despite evidence that any tanning bed use increases the risk of all skin ...

Health

Want to get rid of that old tattoo? You're not alone

(HealthDay)—It seems that tattoos are everywhere these days, but along with the increase in people getting inked, the number of Americans undergoing procedures to have a tattoo removed is also on the rise, experts say.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Kids with psoriasis likely to be obese or overweight

The largest study of physician-treated children with psoriasis around the world shows children with the skin disease are about twice as likely to be overweight or obese as children who don't have the disease, according to ...

Health

Face-washing tips for healthier-looking skin

Washing your face is as simple as using soap and water, right? Not quite say dermatologists. How you wash your face can make a difference in your appearance.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Delays in diagnosis, variations in treatment for morphea

(HealthDay)—Patients with localized scleroderma (morphea) often experience delay in diagnosis and variability in treatment that is based more on the specialty of the provider than disease characteristics, according to a ...

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