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Tattooing Linked to Lymphoma and Skin Cancer Risk Mónica M. Bernardo https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/tattooing-linked-lymphoma-and-skin-cancer-risk-2026a1000e42?ecd=mkm_ret_260525_mscpmrk-OUS_InFocus_etid8364412&uac=148436CN&impID=8364412 May 04, 2026 A woman in her early thirties presented with persistent cervical swelling. The swelling was painless, showed no clear progression, and occurred without other symptoms; however, it did not resolve. The patient was otherwise healthy with no relevant medical history. The only detail noted during history taking was the presence of several recent tattoos, including medium-sized tattoos on her back. Initially, no clear association was observed. Subsequent diagnostic tests confirmed the diagnosis of lymphoma. This raises a clinical question: coincidence or a signal that is not yet fully understood? Global Skin Cancer Burden Projected to Surge Through 2050 in Low- and Middle-Income Regions Edited by Gargi Mukherjee https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/global-skin-cancer-burden-projected-surge-through-2050-low-2026a1000fed?ecd=mkm_ret_260525_mscpmrk-OUS_InFocus_etid8364412&uac=148436CN&impID=8364412 May 13, 2026 The prevalence of three types of skin cancer has increased since 1990 and is projected to rise further through 2050, a global analysis has found. Squamous Cell Cancer Location May Be an Independent Predictor of Poor Outcomes Tara Haelle https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/squamous-cell-cancer-location-may-be-independent-predictor-2026a1000f02?ecd=mkm_ret_260525_mscpmrk-OUS_InFocus_etid8364412&uac=148436CN&impID=8364412 May 11, 2026 AUSTIN, Texas — The anatomic location of a cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) tumor can be a clue to the risk for a poor outcome, such as metastasis or local recurrence, according to research presented at the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) Annual Meeting 2026. Indoor Tanning Linked to Melanoma Diagnosis at Younger Age Fran Lowry https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/indoor-tanning-linked-melanoma-diagnosis-younger-age-2026a1000a1v?ecd=mkm_ret_260525_mscpmrk-OUS_InFocus_etid8364412&uac=148436CN&impID=8364412 Medscape Canada April 02, 2026 Among patients who used indoor tanning, melanoma was diagnosed nearly 10 years earlier than among those who had never used indoor tanning, according to a Canadian study that surveyed more than 800 patients with melanoma. Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Tied to Increased Skin Cancer Risk Over 10 Years Edited by Deepa Varma https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/chronic-lymphocytic-leukemia-tied-increased-skin-cancer-risk-2026a10009v2?ecd=mkm_ret_260525_mscpmrk-OUS_InFocus_etid8364412&uac=148436CN&impID=8364412 April 01, 2026 In a Danish study, patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) showed a higher risk for skin cancer, metastasis, and death than matched individuals at 10 years. Management of Actinic Keratosis Source: American Academy of Dermatology https://reference.medscape.com/cc2/p10/management-actinic-keratosis-guideline-2026a10008wa?ecd=mkm_ret_260525_mscpmrk-OUS_InFocus_etid8364412&uac=148436CN&impID=8364412 March 26, 2026 This concise Medscape summary covers AAD recommendations on managing AK, which is one of the most common conditions diagnosed and treated by dermatologists in the US. This guideline addresses the management of AK from the perspective of US dermatologists, other practitioners who treat AK, and patients. Premalignant neoplasia on nonkeratinizing epithelium, such as actinic cheilitis, is not addressed. Malignant Melanoma Updated: Oct 14, 2024 Author: Winston W Tan, MD, FACP; Chief Editor: Dirk M Elston, MD https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/280245-overview?ecd=mkm_ret_260525_mscpmrk-OUS_InFocus_etid8364412&uac=148436CN&impID=8364412 Malignant melanoma (see the image below) is a neoplasm of melanocytes or of the cells that develop from melanocytes. Although it was once considered uncommon, the annual incidence has increased dramatically over the past few decades. Surgery is the definitive treatment for early-stage melanoma, with medical management generally reserved for adjuvant treatment of high-risk locally advanced melanoma and metastatic disease. Deadly Skin Cancers Brian P Hibler, MD; Anthony M Rossi, MD, FAAD | July 9, 2025 | https://reference.medscape.com/slideshow/deadly-skin-cancers-6009474?ecd=mkm_ret_260525_mscpmrk-OUS_InFocus_etid8364412&uac=148436CN&impID=8364412