Wearable device for melanoma treatment: Scientists develop a nanoneedle skin patch for this aggressive form of cancer
FirstpostIf a skin lesion shows a change in size, colour or shape or you notice any other symptoms like itching and crusting, it is best to consult a dermatologist at the earliest. Now, a group of scientists at Purdue University, USA say that they have developed a nanoneedle skin patch that can deliver chemotherapy drugs in a non-invasive and gradual way to melanoma patients. Melanin is responsible for protecting the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiations but excessive sun exposure may cause DNA damage in these cells and lead to cancer. Here are some of the warning signs of melanoma: Asymmetrical skin lesions Moles that have different colours - light and dark or that changes colour from red, white and blue Skin lesions with uneven borders If a skin lesion shows a change in size, colour or shape or you notice any other symptoms like itching and crusting, it is best to consult a dermatologist at the earliest.
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