Currents: Updates On Skin Cancer

Encourage Patients to Spray, Not Bake to Minimize Melanoma Risk

Spring is a popular time for consumers, especially young women, to visit indoor tanning salons. It’s important to remind patients that there is plenty of evidence linking melanoma incidence in young women to tanning bed use. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one such study shows just how closely the two are connected: according to researchers, 97% of women diagnosed with melanoma before age 30 have engaged in indoor tanning. And just one indoor tanning session before the age of 35 increases a person’s risk of melanoma by 75 percent.

“There is no such thing as a healthy UV tan. Whether you’re laying out on the beach or in a tanning bed, the damage your skin sustains can lead to skin aging and potentially deadly skin cancer,” says Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, president of The Skin Cancer Foundation. “It’s so important that young women avoid UV tanning beds and opt for a sun safe beauty routine.”

Tanning increases risk of developing other types of skin cancer as well: a single session causes a 67 percent increased risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and a 29 percent increased risk of developing basal cell carcinoma (BCC).

The Skin Cancer Foundation advocates that no tan is a safe tan, and that regardless of whether women decide to go with their own glow or use sunless tanning methods, they avoid UV tanning. Encourage patients to opt for sunless self-tanners or spray tans, which are available in many forms, including lotions, sprays, and creams.

AccuTec Blades: New Catalog Launches AccuThrive Brand

The 2021 AccuThrive blades portfolio highlights a new line of microtome and gross dissection blades engineered via a proprietary grinding, heat treating, and coating formula that produces consistent high-performing products.

Specialized MicroCoat Enrichment consists of polymer coatings that lend lubricity and resilience to the blade edge, preserving sharpness over long-term use. Agility, Longevity, and Vitality microtome blades are all enriched with MicroCoat formulas to meet the application-specific needs of the histologist.

In addition to a premium line of microtome blades, the AccuThrive portfolio also highlights the many variations of gross dissection and trimming blades, coated, and uncoated.

La Roche-Posay Introduces Anthelios Mineral SPF Moisturizer With Hyaluronic Acid

La Roche-Posay’s new Mineral SPF moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid provides 12-hour hydration and helps reduce signs of premature skin aging caused by the sun. This 100 percent mineral-filter broad spectrum sunscreen offers SPF 30 UVA/UVB protection (with Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide) and is formulated with Cell-Ox Shield Technology. The product’s hydrating cream texture leaves skin feeling soft, soothed, and hydrated. The non-greasy and oil-free cream transforms to leave a soft finish and can be used alone or under make-up.