This recent study summarises epidemiological evidence of the carcinogenicity of sunbed use and the efficacy of preventative measures to reduce harm. It recommends strengthening efforts to agree on common legal regulations for sunbed use (including the possibility of a total ban of sunbeds).
This systematic review of over 20 years of research shows more work is needed to help the public understand and use the UVI properly. Awareness of the UVI varies widely across countries, and comprehension and use of the UVI to inform sun safety behaviors are uncommon.
Patients living in a high incident UV setting with many large naevi and the red hair colour phenotype have a high risk of melanoma above the threshold recommended for screening in other cancers and should undergo intensive physician-led surveillance, according to this recent Australian study.
Partial biopsy (particularly shave biopsy) can provide sufficient information to plan for definitive surgical melanoma management, according to this recent study.
This recent study presents the first public melanoma classification benchmark for both non-dermoscopic and dermoscopic images for comparing artificial intelligence algorithms with diagnostic performance of 145 or 157 dermatologists.
Sun‐protection programmes using new technologies seem to have great potential to increase sun‐related knowledge and sun protection behaviours, according to this recent literature review on keratinocyte carcinoma.
Upper limb isolated limb infusion is safe to perform and effective, resulting in low limb toxicity, based on this recent Australian study.
Immunotherapy can impact the quality of life of both patients and carers through toxicities or indirectly through mechanisms such as stress, financial toxicity, or fatigue that limits participation in life activities. Supportive care resources and interventions are needed for those receiving immunotherapy to minimise negative impacts on quality of life, according to this recent study.
Conducted by Adjunct Associate Professor Amanda Oakley, this one-day course will address clinical and dermatoscopic diagnosis of common benign and malignant skin lesions, particularly pigmented lesions.
People living in Australia and New Zealand are now advised to apply sunscreen every day when the UV index is predicted to reach 3 or above, according to this recent study.