Dermatology 2023 | International Conference on Dermatology and cosmetology

Image-processing techniques in machine learning (ML) for skin cancer detection using clinical images. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231030/Rise-in-skin-cancer-cases-underscores-importance-of-early-detection-using-machine-learning.aspx

Sunscreen usage is climbing, but so are melanoma and skin cancer rates: this, researchers say, is the sunscreen paradox. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231027/Study-highlights-a-e2809csunscreen-paradoxe2809d-and-the-false-sense-of-security-against-skin-cancer.aspx

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already widely used in medical diagnostics. An Austrian-Australian research team led by dermatologist Harald Kittler from MedUni Vienna investigated the extent to which diagnosis and therapy of pigmented skin lesions benefit from it in a realistic clinical scenario. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231024/AI-assisted-smartphone-app-performs-well-in-skin-cancer-diagnosis.aspx

NHS boards across the UK are using a revolutionary technology to give GPs access to rapid advice from consultant dermatologists. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231020/Consultant-Connecte28099sc2a0technology-quickly-connects-GPs-to-dermatology-specialists.aspx

Researchers from North Carolina State University have pinpointed a particular peptide's role in activating atopic dermatitis, or eczema. The work could lead to more effective treatments for the condition. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231019/Brain-natriuretic-peptide-plays-a-role-in-activating-atopic-dermatitis.aspx

The associations between diet, rosacea, and acne. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231019/How-does-diet-impact-rosacea-and-acne.aspx

It can be a relief to scratch the occasional itch, but when itch gets out of control, it can become a serious health problem. How does the body know when to stop? source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231013/Scientists-discover-feedback-loop-that-controls-itch-and-inflammation.aspx

Skin cancer detection using artificial intelligence (AI) software has rapidly improved, new research has shown, with the latest software reaching a 100% detection rate for melanoma. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231011/New-AI-software-achieves-10025-detection-rate-for-melanoma.aspx

Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is causing a greater number of global deaths than melanoma, the more serious form of skin cancer, a new study presented today at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (EADV) Congress 2023 has found. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231010/Non-melanoma-skin-cancer-causing-greater-number-of-global-deaths-than-melanoma-study-finds.aspx

A major pan-European study has revealed that almost all patients affected by skin diseases face embarrassment, with the psychological burden compounding the physical impact of living with the disease. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231009/Study-reveals-how-psychological-burden-compounds-the-physical-impact-of-living-with-skin-disease.aspx

A research team at the Francis Crick Institute and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH)/UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health have identified new potential treatments for children with rare genetic conditions of blood vessels, which cause severe, lifelong, and disabling symptoms like seizures and impaired development. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231005/Researchers-identify-new-potential-treatments-for-children-with-rare-genetic-conditions-of-blood-vessels.aspx

Researchers from The University of Queensland and The Alfred hospital in Melbourne have identified gene variants which may contribute to people being at higher risk for nodular melanoma. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231003/Gene-variants-linked-to-higher-risk-for-nodular-melanoma-identified.aspx

Up to 15 percent of children and five percent of adults are affected by the chronic inflammatory skin disease atopic dermatitis. source https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230929/Bacteriophages-A-new-approach-to-treating-atopic-dermatitis.aspx