Skin Cancer : Science World Report

Feb 21, 2015 02:19 PM EST

Sunlight Continues to Damage Your Skin Even After It Gets Dark

It turns out that sunlight continues to damage skin--even after it gets dark. Scientists have found that much of the damage that ultraviolet radiation (UV) does to skin occurs hours after sun exposure.

Jan 04, 2015 11:04 PM EST

Rare Skin Diseases Claim The Life Of Teen Boy In Florida

Sixteen-year-old Wesley Chapel died on New Years Eve of the extremely rare skin disease known as Toxic Epidetermal Necrolysis, TENS. The health issue results in blistering of the skin, causing the epidermis to form into several layers. Those suffering from the problem must be treated like a burn pat...

Dec 15, 2014 05:37 PM EST

Here's Why Indoor Tanning Can Cause Immediate Injuries

Despite previous warnings, many still look to indoor tanning for a bronzed look. Yet skin cancer and even eye issues can result from too much time in the sun or excessive indoor tanning. Now, recent findings published in the JAMA International examine how indoor tanning can lead to more immediate pr...

Nov 11, 2014 04:52 PM EST

Skin Cancer Costs Have Dramatically Increased From Other Cancers

Statistics show that the cost of skin cancer treatments have rapidly increased over the past few years. Researchers note that rates have soared five times faster when compared to the costs of treatments for other kinds of cancers, according to recent findings published in the American Journal of Pre...

Jan 07, 2014 10:31 PM EST

East Asian Genes May Solve the Skin Cancer Puzzle

Europeans fall prey to skin cancer because of their lighter skin, while Africans' dark skin protects them. But East Asians, whose skin colour resembles that of Europeans, are similar to Africans in their low susceptibility to melanoma – the deadliest skin cancer.