Rob Sissons Health correspondent, BBC East Midlands BBC A digital imaging service to investigate suspected skin cancers has reduced waits for patients to be triaged, diagnosed and treated in Nottinghamshire Digital imaging of suspected skin cancers has dramatically cut waiting times for diagnosis and treatment in Nottinghamshire. Clinical photographers in parts of the county now … Read more
Sophie van Brugen BBC News BBC Pupils at Platt Primary school in Maidstone learn about sun protection Children as young as five are being taught how to check UV levels and apply sunscreen, as part of a new pilot aimed at reducing future skin cancer cases. The initiative, currently being trialled in primary schools across … Read more
Patients with advanced skin cancer could be fast-tracked to take part in a “revolutionary” trial of a new cancer vaccine. The needle-free injection boosts the immune system’s response and helps it attack and recognise cancer cells to help stop the disease returning. The trial is being coordinated by the Southampton Clinical Trials Unit, which is … Read more
Remember to do a patch test before applying any new ingredients to your face, especially if you have sensitive skin. Additionally, consistency in using these masks and maintaining a proper skincare routine will help you achieve and maintain that sought-after “glass skin” appearance. Source link
Annabel Rackham Health and wellbeing reporter Getty Images LED face mask manufacturers claim their products can treat acne scars and fine lines LED technology has been used to address a number of skin issues, such as eczema, mild to moderate acne, psoriasis and sun damage in a medical setting. But the at-home LED market is … Read more
39 minutes ago By Michelle Roberts, Digital health editor, BBC News ©2024 Takeuchi et al. CC-BY-ND Taking inspiration from human skin ligaments, the prototype face can be made to smile Japanese scientists have found a way to attach living skin to robot faces, for more realistic smiles and other facial expressions. The breakthrough came from copying tissue … Read more
A cancer charity is warning people to do more to protect themselves from the sun as the number of melanoma skin-cancer cases in the UK continues to rise. Cancer Research UK predicts there will be a record 20,800 cases diagnosed this year – up from a yearly average of 19,300 between 2020 and 2022. Its … Read more
Aidan McKay says a childhood spent farming is a major factor for his stage four skin cancer. Source link
