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Melanoma Breakthrough: New Mechanism May Lead to Drug Resistance, Metastasis

A newly discovered mechanism—EphA2 protein activity—may lead to drug resistance and metastasis in melanoma patients. Researchers are investigating strategies to counteract this novel mechanism.

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Popular Anti-aging Treatment Emerges as Effective Treatment for Difficult Scars

Dermatologists are harnessing a laser technology originally developed as an anti-aging treatment to improve the appearance of scar–especially hard-to-treat or older ones.

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Are You Providing the Best Level of Care for Ethnic Skin?

Ethnic skin care specialist Juliette Samuel explains the most important issues when working with darker skin types, and provides tips and tricks for working with ethnic skin.

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30 Skin Care Misconceptions

Find out the truth about what you think you know about skin care.

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What Men Really Want

Simple, results-oriented, male-specific skin care is what today's male client is seeking from your facility.

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Epignetic Factors into Formation of Metastases in Malignant Skin Cancer

Until now, a melanoma's rampant growth was mainly attributed to genetic causes, however, researchers from the University of Zurich now reveal that so-called epigenetic factors play a role.

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Children of Melanoma Survivors Lacking Adequate Level of Sun Protection

In a groundbreaking new study, University of California, Los Angeles researchers have discovered that children of melanoma survivors are not adhering optimally to sun protection recommendations.

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Cockpit Radiation Similar to That of Tanning Beds

Airline pilots can be exposed to the same amount of UVA radiation as that from a tanning bed session because airplane windshields do not completely block UVA radiation, according to a research letter published online by JAMA Dermatology.

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Toronto Wax Bar Introduces the "Vajacial"

A Totonto wax bar now offers the "vajacial"—a facial meant for the bikini area.

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Scientists Find Potential Way to Block Sun-induced Skin Aging

A scientific team at UBC and Providence Health Care have genetically engineered mice with less wrinkled skin, despite repeated exposure to wrinkle-inducing ultraviolet (UV) light.

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President Obama Signs Sunscreen Innovation Act

The Public Access to SunScreens (PASS) Coalition applauds President Barack Obama for signing the Sunscreen Innovation Act (S.2141).

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AAD Applauds Congress for Passing Sunscreen Innovation Act

A new law will speed ingredient approvals to provide consumers with longer-lasting UVA protection.

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Sunscreen Innovation Act: Next Stop— U.S. President's Desk

The Public Access to SunScreens (PASS) Coalition applauds the House of Representatives for passing the Senate version of the Sunscreen Innovation Act (S.2141) by unanimous consent.

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AAD Statement on Costs of Skin Cancer Treatment

American Academy of Dermatology President Brett M. Coldiron, MD, FAAD, responds to a recent CDC study.

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The Tanning Van Brings Mobile Spray Tanning to South California

A business in Southern California, The Tanning Van, will bring convenient spray tanning to the customer in a spacious and tailor-made cargo van.

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Skin Cancer Foundation Educating Students on Sun Safety

The Skin Cancer Foundation is teaching middle school and high school students about the importance of proper sun protection through its youth education program, Sun Smart U.

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Tanning Bed Availability High on College Campuses

Among the top 125 colleges on a list compiled by U.S. News & World Report, 48% have indoor tanning facilities either on campus or in off-campus housing.

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Cellulite Revisited

The first thing skin care professionals must understand is that cellulite is not an issue related primarily to adipose (fat) tissue. It is a connective tissue disorder—not really a disease.