Dermatology

Dermatologists who biopsy suspicious lesions will now have a more efficient test for potentially deadly melanoma.  High-frequesncy ultrasound with elastography can improve the efficiency of skin cancer diagnosis.

According to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, high-frequency ulstrasound can help differentiate between cancerous and benign skin conditions.

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November is National Healthy Skin Month. Every year, the American Academy of Dermatology asks dermatologists to share tips and information.

One informative article covers the myths about Vitamin D and sun exposure. Apparently, the risk of exposing your skin to deadly ultraviolet rays outweights the benefits of soaking in Vitamin D through sun exposure. There are plenty of vitamin supplements on the market now that make Vitamin D easily accessible without the risk of skin cancer.

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