All female patients with a biopsy - proven diagnosis of melanoma between 1988 and 2012 were included in the study, while patients with a follow - up of less than two years were excluded. (sciencedaily.com)
«While most melanoma survivors limit sun exposure, some report getting suntans and sunburns: Sun exposure may increase survivors» risk for a second diagnosis of melanoma.» (sciencedaily.com)
The FDA does not now regulate tattoo pigments, so the occasional harmful ink concoction travels to the lymph nodes and can complicate diagnoses of melanoma or induce allergic reactions. (discovermagazine.com)