Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer and its incidence is rising, creating a costly
and significant clinical problem. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, namely UVA (315 …

Melanocytes are phenotypically prominent but histologically inconspicuous skin cells. They
are responsible for the pigmentation of skin and hair, and thereby contribute to the …

A systematic revision of the literature was conducted in order to undertake a comprehensive
meta-analysis of all published observational studies on melanoma. An extensive analysis of …

A systematic meta-analysis of observational studies of melanoma and family history, actinic
damage and phenotypic factors was conducted as part of a comprehensive meta-analysis of …

PURPOSE: Sunburns are an important risk factor for melanoma and those occurring in
childhood are often cited as posing the greatest risk. We conducted a meta-analysis to …

Background Tanning beds are associated with increased risk of melanoma. Objective We
sought to update the evidence of the association of melanoma and indoor tanning focusing …

Skin cancer has become the most common neoplasm in the United States. With early
diagnosis and appropriate management, most skin cancers have an overall 5-year survival …

The incidence and mortality rates of melanoma have risen for many decades in the United
States. Increased exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation is generally considered to be …

Background: While ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure is a recognized risk factor for skin
cancer, associations are complex and few studies have allowed a direct comparison of …

Background The use of sunscreen is a key component of public health campaigns for skin
cancer prevention, but epidemiological studies have raised doubts on its effectiveness in the …