Skin cancer

‘Tiny first responders’ use powers for good against skin cancer

Published on: 8 June 2021

Researchers investigating a group of microscopic cells have discovered they can put the brakes on the rapid development of melanoma lesions.
UQ research finds new way to reduce scarring

Published on: 10 May 2021

Researchers have been able to reduce scarring by blocking part of the healing process in research that could make a significant difference for burns and other trauma patients.
How to treat sunburn pain, according to experts

Published on: 4 January 2021

Once you’re sunburnt, you can’t undo the damage to your DNA and skin structures, and you can’t speed up skin healing. You can only treat the symptoms.
World-first skin cancer treatment aims to help transplant patients

Published on: 19 November 2020

A new medication which can be applied to the skin could help prevent organ transplant recipients from developing harmful skin cancers.

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