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  • How do common skin lesions look? (with pictures)

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    The majority of skin lesions are benign, but when a new lesion or mark appears on our skin, it can be difficult to tell whether it is dangerous. If you have any suspicions about a mark, mole or lesion, you should ask your doctor to check it. Nevertheless, it is useful to know how the…

  • How Machine Learning Technology Detects Skin Cancer

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    While you most likely don’t realize it, machine learning is often used in your daily life.  For example, when social media suggests tagging your friends in pictures because it recognizes them, or the spam filter on your email account removing unwanted emails. In healthcare, machine learning also takes its part in recognizing skin cancer. Machine learning…

  • Sun behavior still biggest cause of skin cancer

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    Skin cancer can happen to anyone, no matter skin type, age or overall health. While that’s true, there are different factors that determine risk, and the biggest driver of skin cancer still stems from sun behaviour.

  • Skin cancer in dark skin — here’s what you need to know

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    For many with dark skin, melanoma or skin cancer may seem like a far-off possibility, something that only happens to light-skinned people.  The reality is that skin cancer can occur in any skin type, and while it is less common for people with dark(er) skin, it is often deadlier as it is usually detected in…

  • Busting three common skin care myths

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    While awareness of skin cancer and the risks of UV exposure is increasing worldwide, there are still many widespread myths around skin care and sun exposure that won’t seem to go away. With conflicting information online, it can sometimes be difficult to tease out what’s true from what’s false — that’s why we are addressing…

  • What you can do to protect minors from skin cancer

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    Sadly the skin cancer rates have been steadily climbing all over the world for the past few decades now. Together with you, SkinVision has a mission to help bring these rates down and save a lot of people in the process. One of the most important things when it comes to the skin cancer problem,…

  • Woman found out she had cancer by using a smartphone app

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    Natalie Killian took matters into her own hands when doctors dismissed her fears. Everyone did back then,” says the 39-year-old graphic designer from Cannock, Staffordshire. “I felt better with a tan and the risks just weren’t publicised in the way they are now.” It’s something that Natalie, who is married to Jason, 43, and mum…

  • Many melanoma patients see a doctor when it’s too late

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    Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, but if caught early, it’s highly treatable. Unfortunately, many studies find that patients are often diagnosed too late. Once cancer has spread to the lymph nodes, organs or bones, chances of survival drop significantly. That’s why early detection is key.

  • The importance of sun protection for builders and farmers

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    More time spent under the sun can pose a higher risk for damage to our skin. It is entirely unsurprising that an increasing amount of studies show the link between outdoor jobs and a higher incidence of skin cancer. Particularly at risk are farmers and construction workers who usually spend the majority of their days…

  • Tanning 101 — why we tan and the connection to skin cancer

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    Tanning is the body’s natural response to UV exposure. So why then, if it’s natural, is it so dangerous? The answer lies in why our skin tans in the first place.