ETS2 drives cancer progression in squamous cell carcinoma and is linked to poor patient outcomes.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 595 nm pulsed dye laser is a cost-effective treatment for nonmelanoma skin cancer with a low recurrence rate.
September 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Some aggressive scalp cancers are hard to treat and can be deadly, even when removed with specialized surgery.
Stem cells play a key role in nonmelanoma skin cancers, with different origins and genetic changes linked to basal and squamous cell carcinomas.
May 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with nonmelanoma skin cancers are most bothered by fear of progression, appearance concerns, and having cancer.
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February 2007 in “Cancer Research” Protein Kinase Cε increases skin sensitivity to UV damage and skin cancer risk.
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October 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Older adults have a high rate of skin cancers like basal cell carcinoma and melanoma, mainly due to UV exposure and age.
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January 2006 in “Cancer Research” Mice with extra PKCδ resist chemical-induced skin cancer but not UV-induced.
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May 2015 in “Stem Cell Reports” Stem cells and their surrounding environment in hair follicles work closely together, affecting hair growth and having implications for cancer and tissue regeneration.
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September 2016 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” People with denser forearm hair have a higher risk of certain skin cancers.
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January 2013 in “Journal of skin cancer” PKC ε increases hair follicle stem cell turnover and may raise skin cancer risk.
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June 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Dermoscopy is an effective tool for accurately detecting skin cancers.
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that identifying the specific cells where skin cancers begin is important for creating better prevention, detection, and treatment methods.
Deleting Smad4 and PTEN genes in mice causes rapid, invasive stomach cancer.
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December 2014 in “Current problems in dermatology” Photodynamic therapy is the preferred treatment for skin precancer due to its effectiveness and safety.
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October 2018 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Mohs micrographic surgery is effective for early-stage non-melanoma skin cancers on the lips, with basal cell carcinoma more common on the upper cutaneous lip and squamous cell carcinoma more common on the lower vermilion lip.
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February 2007 in “The EMBO Journal” Fgfr2b helps maintain healthy skin and prevent cancer.
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February 2008 in “Cancer Research” Inactivating both p53 and Rb genes in mice speeds up aggressive skin cancer development.
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August 2016 in “International Journal of Cancer” Men with male pattern baldness have a higher risk of certain skin cancers, especially on the scalp.
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October 2023 in “Nature Communications” Men with baldness are more prone to skin cancers on the scalp due to sun exposure, not testosterone.
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September 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Aggressive scalp squamous cell carcinomas have a high death rate and need early, strong treatment.
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March 2022 in “Journal of radiation research” Boron neutron capture therapy for head and neck cancer can cause side effects like mouth sores and skin irritation, which vary depending on where the treatment is aimed.
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March 2019 in “Case Reports” A man with myotonic dystrophy type 1 had 28 skin cancers, suggesting a link between the disease and skin cancer, emphasizing the need for sun protection and regular skin checks.
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October 2007 in “The Cancer Handbook” Malignant melanoma is the deadliest skin cancer, while BCC is the most common but rarely spreads, and SCC is more aggressive than BCC.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Alopecia areata may lower melanoma risk and does not increase overall skin cancer risk.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Nonmelanoma skin cancers have higher levels of certain osteopontin variants than normal skin.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Non-melanoma skin cancer in darker-skinned people can be misdiagnosed, so doctors need to be more aware to diagnose it correctly and early.
July 2016 in “Cancer Research” Male pattern baldness is linked to a higher risk of certain skin cancers, especially on the scalp.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Male pattern baldness is linked to a higher risk of certain skin cancers, especially on the scalp.
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March 2015 in “Cell death and differentiation” Older skin has higher cancer risk due to inflammation and stem cell issues.