Skin cancer is one of the most widespread cancers, with a significant global health effect. UV-
induced DNA damage in skin cells triggers them to grow and proliferate out of control …

Since the first patent for microneedles was filed in the 1970s, research on utilising
microneedles as a drug delivery system has progressed significantly. In addition to the …

Background Screening for malignant melanoma has the potential to reduce morbidity and
mortality from the disease through earlier detection, as prognosis is closely associated with …

Background Early accurate detection of all skin cancer types is important to guide
appropriate management, to reduce morbidity and to improve survival. Basal cell carcinoma …

Background: Epidemiologic evidence supporting sunscreen for melanoma prevention is
limited to one small trial; case–control studies report conflicting results. Sunscreen usage …

Background Melanoma has one of the fastest rising incidence rates of any cancer. It
accounts for a small percentage of skin cancer cases but is responsible for the majority of …

In this commentary, we discuss the skin cancer epidemic in the United States and provide
data to indicate that the United States public is not protecting itself from ultraviolet radiation …

More information is available today than ever before, yet at times consumers choose to
avoid it. Even with useful information (I should find out), people may prefer ignorance (But I …

Visual images increase attention, comprehension, and recall of health information and
influence health behaviors. Health communication campaigns on skin cancer and tanning …

Visual images have been shown to influence health behaviours. The effectiveness of
population interventions, which use visual images to influence skin cancer prevention …