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Research does not establish causality, but reveals significant relationships between food choices and melanoma thickness.

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Dermatopathologists diagnose melanoma at similar rates regardless of whether they think the skin cancer is overdiagnosed.

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A single lesson made an impact on high school students' knowledge and behavior when it came to sun protection.

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Providing thorough, clear and actionable information is a key part of melanoma care; survey offers a look at where dermatologists can improve.

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The Mayo Clinic recently published a study examining the part of risk perception in curbing behavior that increases the risk of future melanoma.

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In this week’s Pointers with Dr Portela, the 208SkinDoc dives into a social media video that shows someone advocating for urine for hair, skin, and overall body care. See what he has to say about this suggestion.

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In this episode, we dive into the background of the “The Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse and Inclusive Atlas.” Adam Friedman, MD, and Misty Eleryan MD, MS, describe their process to creating this new dermatologic resource.

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The overgrowth of fungi could cause the immune system to stop fighting cancer, according to a study.

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Skin cancer rates have been increasing worldwide, and climate change factors – like depleting ozone layers – may be a factor.

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