A drug implant that protects against skin cancer has been approved by UK health chiefs.
Known as Afamelanotide, it prevents the disease in fair-skinned people and lasts for two months, and avoids recurrence.
Skin Cancer - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
Skin cancer is an abnormal growth of skin cells. It can develop due to a continuous exposure to sun over the years.
Skin cancer is an abnormal growth of skin cells. It can develop due to a continuous exposure to sun over the years.
It works by mimicking body’s natural defenses against harmful light and UV radiation.
It uses the power of the dark pigment eumelanin, which protects skin cells.
While US has approved the drug, it is still undergoing trials in Australia.
Skin Biopsy-Procedure-Punch-Shave-Incisional-FAQ-Video
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general information about skin biopsy.
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general information about skin biopsy.
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Skin disease/ Dermatology - Disorder - Problems - Cancer - Pigmentation - Diseases - Infographics
Skin diseases also known as dermatologic disorders are many in number and so are their causes. The common skin diseases or skin disorders are usually related to the epidermal layer of skin.
Skin diseases also known as dermatologic disorders are many in number and so are their causes. The common skin diseases or skin disorders are usually related to the epidermal layer of skin.
Immunotherapy Does Not Prolong Life When Skin Cancer Spreads
The addition of immunotherapy to chemotherapy for malignant skin cancer that has spread does not improve survival rates, researchers have found.
The addition of immunotherapy to chemotherapy for malignant skin cancer that has spread does not improve survival rates, researchers have found.
