Excision with 5-mm margins for melanoma in situ that is less than 10 mm in size on low-risk body sites is associated with a low recurrence rate, according to a study published in JAMA Dermatology.
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UV Exposure Continues to Be Linked to Increased Melanoma Incidence in Those With Fair Skin
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Ultraviolet (UV) exposure remains associated with an increased risk for melanoma in patients with Fitzpatrick skin types I to IV, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online Sept. 4 in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.
Research Highlights Disparities in Melanoma Knowledge and Care
Melanoma is the 17th most common cancer in the world, with over 300,000 patients diagnosed worldwide in 2022 alone.
Investigating Differences in Melanoma Mortality Based on Demographic Information from 1999-2022 Using CDC Wonder
Melanoma is a malignant type of skin cancer and is the fifth most common type of cancer in the United States.