"The maker of the acne medication Accutane ignored a company doctor's recommendation that people who take the controversial drug be monitored for signs of depression and that a warning to that effect be added to the drug's U.S. label, USA Today reported Tuesday."

September 30, 2004

"More and more, the sun is sharing the spotlight with factors such as diet, alcohol and FM radio frequencies as a culprit for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer."

A hand-held portable device to treat acne has been developed and allows patients to safely treat breakouts at home.

Posted by news editor | Filed under: Skin Cancer

August 17, 2004

"When Dr. John Kirkwood arrived at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute 20 years ago, he saw 50 to 100 new melanoma cases a year. Now he's seeing 500 new cases a year."

"German researchers say they have the genetic code of a microbe that won't kill anybody but contributes to one of the great torments of adolescence."

Posted by news editor | Filed under: Diet Research

August 07, 2004

Scientists say they have found important new clues in the search for a treatment for skin cancer.

According to a newly published study, acne pimples are the product of a hardy bacterium.

Posted by news editor | Filed under: Acne