LASER TREATMENT

Immediate laser treatment minimizes scars

Detroit — Treating the edges of a surgical wound with a fractional carbon laser immediately before closing the wound — rather than the more traditional method of waiting months to resurface surgical scars — will minimize scarring later, Reuters Health reports. » More

SKIN CANCER

Hairstylists spot ‘suspicious’ moles on scalp

Cambridge, Mass. — Hairstylists can provide early warning about skin cancer, as they often refer customers to a doctor when they find a suspicious-looking mole on the client’s scalp, Reuters Health reports. » More

Gene mutation linked to higher melanoma risk

Villejuif, France — Researchers have identified a rare germline mutation linked to a predisposition for melanoma and renal cell carcinoma that results in a fivefold increased risk of developing melanoma, RCC or both. » More

FYI ...

10.1%

Percentage of office-based physicians with a fully-functional electronic medical record system

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Retinoids’ efficacy uncertain in treating NMSCs

Rochester, Minn. — Systemic retinoids may not prevent new primary nonmelanoma skin cancers (NMSCs) in high-risk patients without transplantation, Reuters Health reports. » More

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