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Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the malignant, uncontrolled proliferation of skin cells, arising principally from DNA damage induced by ultraviolet radiation, and is among the most common cancers. Its major forms include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma, the last being the most aggressive because of its pr…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 401× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2471-2175 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Skin cancer is the malignant, uncontrolled proliferation of skin cells, arising principally from DNA damage induced by ultraviolet radiation, and is among the most common cancers. Its major forms include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma, the last being the most aggressive because of its propensity to metastasize. The biology of skin cancer reflects accumulated genetic alterations that disrupt normal growth control, with progression influenced by immune surveillance and the tumor microenvironment. Research in this area examines treatment strategies including blockade of the programmed cell death protein-1 immune checkpoint pathway for melanoma, combined laser microporation with topical immunomodulatory therapy for actinic keratosis and basal cell carcinoma, and the pharmacodynamic modeling of sunscreens for prevention. Studies also address molecular indicators of disease, including dynamic microRNA expression in melanoma patients in relation to progression, immune status, and survival, as well as the role of human papillomavirus in virus-induced carcinogenesis and reconstructive approaches following tumor removal. The significance of skin cancer lies in its high incidence, its strong link to preventable ultraviolet exposure, and the favorable outcomes associated with early detection and treatment. Effective management combines prevention through sun protection, early diagnosis, and a range of surgical, topical, immunological, and radiation-based therapies, making the study of skin cancer central to dermatologic research and cancer care.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2017

Industrial and Biotechnological Applications of Algae: A Review

Sharma NiveditaCorresponding author
Microbiology research laboratory, Deptt. of Basic sciences, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni (Solan) Himachal Pradesh 173230.
Exact topic Advances in Plant Biology Cited by 302 doi:10.14302/issn.2638-4469.japb-17-1534
2019

Bilobed Flap in Reconstruction of Nasal Defect

Menon P VarunCorresponding author
Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur, Kerala, India
Exact topic Clinical Case Reports and Images Cited by 4 doi:10.14302/issn.2641-5518.jcci-19-2816

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 401 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Skin Cancer, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Dermatologic Research And Therapy (ISSN 2471-2175).

Journal editorial board
Wenbin Tan · United States Anand Rotte · United States David Fisher · United States

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