Melanoma survival rates in children and adolescent patients were around 90% or higher, according to a study.“Melanoma in the first two decades of life is uncommon and poorly understood,&rdquo ...

Sunscreen is not one size fits all, and Maryland dermatologist Dr. Kate Viola has recommendations that fit all age groups ...

Like other cancers, melanoma is rising among young adults. It's now the 2nd most common cancer in 15 to 39 year-olds.

A total of 26 children and adolescents, who were less than 21 years of age and were diagnosed with pediatric melanoma, i.e., SM, CM, or other melanomas (OT), were included.

Pediatric melanoma is a rare skin cancer in children. Among the various subtypes, Spitz melanoma is particularly difficult to diagnose and poses a significant challenge in the fields of pediatric ...

Children as young as five are being taught how to check UV levels and apply sunscreen, as part of a new pilot aimed at ...

In children, most bands are caused by melanocytic hyperplasia. Nevertheless, a careful history, physical exam, and biopsy of the lesion may be necessary to make the correct etiologic diagnosis and ...

For kids with a history of skin cancer in the family, parents should be more vigilant. Bunick says that these children should be examined by a dermatologist every one to two years.

Rousi EK, Kallionpää RA, Kallionpää RE, et al. Increased incidence of melanoma in children and adolescents in Finland in 1990-2014: nationwide re-evaluation of histopathological characteristics.

Superficial spreading melanoma is diagnosed by its stage, which reflects how severe it is. Stages 1 and 2 are considered early stages. They respond well to treatment and have the highest rates of ...