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Skin Cancer Awareness Month is coming to an end—but effective photoprotection is a top concern for you and your patients all year-round. With over 5 million annual diagnoses in the US, skin cancer is the most common cancer in America. One important way your patients can protect their skin is by applying sunscreen every single day, no matter the weather or their skin tone. A 2021 publication from the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology presented compelling evidence supporting use of modern sunscreens that offer more complete photoprotection from both UV and visible light (VL). VL poses specific challenges for people with darker skin tones; fortunately, today there are sun protection products for everyone under the sun. Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/evTYGF6n to learn more about the impact of visible light on skin, and ways to protect patients from VL-induced damage. #SkinCancerIsSerious #KnowtheFacts #SkinCheckChallenge #SkinCancerAwareness #SunProtection

Did you know skin cancer is the most common type of cancer and is increasing in incidence in the UK? Primary care professionals can improve their confidence in knowing how to accurately assess a skin lesion and gain 1 hour of CPD, in GatewayC's free skin cancer course. This course includes: • What should be included in a dermatology history • How to accurately assess a skin lesion • Increasing confidence in decision making around skin cancer referrals Start now 👉 https://lnkd.in/d2KiDxJx #earlydiagnosis

Today is European Skin Cancer Prevention Day! A day to raise awareness, as leaders in dermatology, about the effects of skin cancer. Skin cancer, diagnosed in its earliest stages, can exponentially increase long-term survival rates in patients. It is our duty, as professionals in the field, to help prevent its incidence. At ISD, we offer a comprehensive platform to all professionals in the dermatology field, ensuring they stay informed about industry advancements and incorporate cutting-edge insights into their practice. #ISD #InternationalSchoolDerma #EuropeanSkinCancerPreventionDay

As we mark #SunAwarenessWeek, it's crucial to emphasize the importance of staying informed about skin health. Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Dermatology, John Ingram, underscores the significance of ongoing research in melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer. Explore the latest insights from the BAD Journals to ensure you're equipped with knowledge and resources for prevention: https://oxford.ly/3WyH3IH British Association of Dermatologists

If you want to learn more about how GEP testing can guide management in patients with ambiguous melanocytic lesions, check out this recorded webinar! Alexander Witkowski MD, PhD details how he has incorporated this test into his dermatology practice to achieve clinicopathological correlation and more precise patient management plans.

EADV together with the co-hosts of the Multi-Stakeholder Summit on Occupational and Non-Occupational Skin Cancer and in collaboration with other organizations, calls for urgent action to address the skin cancer epidemic in persons with albinism. We are urging for 10 essential actions to prevent premature death from skin cancer among persons with albinism >> bit.ly/4eWiR9L Global Albinism Alliance The International League of Dermatological Societies GlobalSkin - International Alliance of Dermatology Patient Organizations #ActionOnSkinCancerAndAlbinism #SkinCancer #Albinism

In case you missed it: Watch the Dermatology Authority webinar showcasing MyPath Melanoma Tune in to learn about "Integrating 23-GEP Testing (MyPath Melanoma) with Dermoscopy and Histopathology in challenging melanocytic lesions" here: https://hubs.la/Q02lNrPR0

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Our latest blog post looks at how we’ve streamlined skin cancer referrals across North Norfolk Primary Care to support wider elective recovery goals 📈 With UK skin cancer cases at a record high, tackling skin cancer referral wait times has never been more important. Across the 86 practices using our advice and guidance platform for dermatology in the region, the number of unnecessary referrals has fallen by almost 80%. Take a look at our blog 👇 https://lnkd.in/eNPRN8F3 #healthtech #digitalhealth #NHS #startup