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‘That little bump could be five different things’: Doctor reacts to growing trend of cutting and burning off moles at home, says it is ‘absolutely dangerous’; dermatologist verifies
February 13, 2026 6:18 pm
Using razors or home hacks to remove moles can cause severe bleeding, infection, scarring, and even delay skin cancer diagnosis, doctors warn.
Khloe Kardashian opens up about melanoma tumour removal; know more about the cancer
September 21, 2023 2:16 pm
"It is the most dangerous form of skin cancer due to its potential to spread to other parts of the body," according to Dr Swapna Priya Consultant Dermatologist CARE Hospitals Hitec City, Hyderabad.
Researchers develop effective nano-vaccine for melanoma
August 07, 2019 9:32 am
The focus of the research, published in the journal Nature Nanotechnology, is on a nanoparticle that serves as the basis for the new vaccine.
Anti-parasitic drug may help fight skin cancer: Study
July 11, 2019 12:05 pm
Melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, develops in the cells (melanocytes) that produce melanin — the pigment that gives your skin its colour.
Stop sunbathing: Generation of tanners see spike in deadly melanoma
July 30, 2014 12:37 pm
The report blames a generation of sun worshipping for the $8 billion spent to treat all forms of skin cancer each year.
Skin cancer may up risk of other cancers
March 10, 2014 4:17 pm
People who suffer from common skin cancers are at a risk of developing other cancers.
Genes that determine mutation in pigeons can also cause melanoma in humans: study
February 08, 2014 2:12 pm
The three key genes that determine feather colour in pigeons are the same that can be responsible for melanoma and albinism.
New drugs for hard-to-treat childhood cancers
August 16, 2013 1:28 pm
The drug seems to be effective against every type of cancer cell.
New treatment target for melanoma skin cancer discovered
August 17, 2012 4:35 pm
Scientists discovered a new channel-forming protein called Pannexin (Panx1) that is expressed in normal levels.
Three faulty genes raising skin cancer risk 'identified'
October 10, 2011 11:30 am
People with blond or red hair,family history of disease are more likely of contracting melanoma.
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