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Moles and melanoma (38 contents)
Why use a UV sunscreen?
The sun, although essential for life on Earth, does bring with it some risks to the skin. In this article, we will discuss why you should use UV sunscreen as a means of protecting yourself from the...
How long does a tan last?
A tan is often seen as a symbol of health and beauty. Many people are curious about how long such an effect lasts. In this article, we will try to answer this question based on scientific evidence...
Sunbathing and tanning: Is it a threat to your health?
For many people, tanning in the sun or in tanning beds is a symbol of health and beauty. However, is this attitude right? Is tanning safe for our health? In this article we will try to answer these...
New type of immunotherapy may help fight malignant melanoma
Nearly half of patients have an unfavourable prognosis against melanoma with standard treatments. Developing immunotherapies using immune cells that react with chondroitin sulphate proteoglycan 4...
What are fibroids?
Fibromas are benign neoplastic lesions that are very common in the population. Although these lesions are benign and painless, they are an aesthetic defect for patients. Where do fibroids most...
Skin cancer prevention
Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the general population. It accounts for about 97% of all skin cancers and about one third of all malignant tumours. The most common skin cancer is...
Skin self-examination: why should it be done and what should be of concern?
Patients are aware that they should perform certain examinations themselves on a regular basis. However, just as it is quite common to know that breast self-examination is necessary, fewer people...
First person to receive melanoma vaccine
Mid-June saw another milestone in vaccination. The first person received a vaccine against the deadly skin cancer, based on mRNA technology, the same as some coronavirus vaccinations.
Men with high testosterone levels may be at greater risk of developing melanoma
Men with high testosterone levels are likely to be at greater risk of developing the most aggressive skin tumour - melanoma.
Vitamin D and the side effects of immunotherapy
Modern cancer treatment methods even have very good effects, but for some of them there is a problem - side effects. Immunotherapy is sometimes associated with the development of colitis -...
Disturbing moles - what should make you alert?
Practically all of us have a birthmark or mole on our skin. How can you tell if something is wrong with a birthmark? When should you see a specialist?
Melanoma - an unwanted holiday souvenir?
Melanoma is a malignant skin tumour that develops from pigment cells. In addition to the skin, it can localize in the eyeball, mucous membranes (lips, palate, anus or labia) and nails. In Poland,...
Dangerous 'moles' - what should trigger vigilance?
Everyone has moles or freckles on their skin. It is worth keeping a close eye on them in order to spot signals that may indicate the development of a disease.
Melanoma treatment using a substance derived from... bacteria
Melanoma is one of the most aggressive malignancies. It is not uncommon for this lesion to develop unnoticed for a long time, so that by the time the cancer is diagnosed, numerous metastases may even...
Treatment of melanoma using a modified herpes virus
Melanoma is recognised as one of the most dangerous cancers and, mainly for this reason, methods of effectively treating it are still being sought. A few years ago, in 2015, the US FDA approved a...
Melanoma - modern therapies
Melanoma is one of the most aggressive forms of skin cancer and more and more people are developing it. In patients whose disease is detected early, the prognosis is successful. Melanoma therapies...
Working on a blood test that can detect melanoma
Melanoma - considered the most dangerous of the various malignant skin tumours - is currently diagnosed by a histopathological examination of tissue material taken from the patient. However, it is...
European Melanoma Day
EuropeanMelanoma Day (Euromelanoma Day) falls on 12 May. It is important to continuously raise public knowledge and awareness of how to diagnose and treat this malignant tumour.
Beta-blockers may improve melanoma treatment outcomes
Oncology treatment is a branch of medicine that continues to make incredible progress. Not only are more and more modern therapeutic regimens being developed in oncology, but it is also becoming...
Hair colour and skin cancer: why do people with red hair get sick more often?
When exposed to sunlight, human skin can certainly take on a brownish tinge, which some people desire. However, the sun can not only make the skin tanned - the UV radiation reaching the surface of...
Solarium for adults only!
On 15 September this year. The Polish Parliament passed a law banning the use of solariums for minors. 428 MPs were in favour of the law.
Apitherapy - the use of bee products in therapeutics
Apitherapy is the use of bee products in therapeutics. Apitherapy is now becoming an increasingly popular alternative to many modern synthetic medicines. It can be used to treat specific health...
