Genetic variants for red hair raise melanoma risk even without sun Only recently, a scientific article published in Journal of American Medical Association Dermatology (lead by Prof. Okamoto) showed that genetic variants for red hair can increase risk of skin cancer (in this case melanoma) even without sun exposure. Genetic variants are inborn and common
Prof. Okamoto is an expert on skin diseases at netdoktor.at. This online information platform publishes articles on health related topics including symptoms, treatments and prevention of various diseases. Univ. Dr. Okamoto informs about clavus or corns on netdoktor.at Prof. Okamoto informs about clavus or corns on netdoktor.at Following topics are discussed: How do you get corns Which types of clavus
Sun exposure as important they are for wellbeing and vitamin D production, careless behavior is harmful to ones health. Prof. Okamoto informs about the proper sun protection Dr. Okamoto describes as an expert of gesund.gv.at, the online information platform of the Ministry of health about the proper way to protect oneself against harmful sun exposure.
Particularly during winter, our skin is exposed to various stress factors. Cold temperature outdoors and dry air in heated rooms challenge the barrier function of the skin. Additionally, heavier winter clothes are not helpful to prevent dry skin. Dr. Okamoto informs how to keep skin fit for winter Dr. Okamoto, board certified dermatologist in Vienna
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The annual meeting of the American Society für Clinical Oncology (ASCO) took place again in Chicago. New results of clinical studies with advanced stage melanoma was presented. Dr. Okamoto reports from the post ASCO meeting where key results were highlighted. See also: Dr. Okamoto on Facebook Dr. Okamoto informs about improved survival of advanced stage melanoma Until
Dr. Okamoto informs in JATROS, a journal for practicing physicians about sun protection and skin cancer prevention. Melanoma is still increasing and belongs to the most dangerous types of skin cancer. New article about sun protection and skin cancer prevention by Dr. Okamoto In this article (in German), dermatologist Dr. Okamoto explains how melanoma develops and how
Univ. Prof. Dr. Okamoto is expert at netdoktor.at and informs online about skin diseases. Netdoktor.at is an online information platform (in German) about health, diseases and their treatments. Univ. Dr. Okamoto informs about actinic dermatitis on netdoktor.at Univ. Prof. Dr. Okamoto informs as a medical expert for dermatology at netdoktor.at about actinic damageo (polymorphic light eruption) What are the cause
