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health5 days ago•3 min saved

VA Research Highlights: Agent Orange linked to acral melanoma, gut bacteria tied to Parkinson's, and a heart drug may curb opioid withdrawal

VA researchers publish three News Briefs: exposure to Agent Orange is linked to a higher risk of acral melanoma (a rare form of skin cancer); a gut bacterium, Desulfovibrio vulgaris, may drive Parkinson's disease by promoting alpha-synuclein buildup and affecting dopamine signaling; and acetazolamide, a heart disease drug, reversed opioid withdrawal–related brain changes in a mouse model, suggesting potential non-opioid treatments for substance-use disorders.

via VA News (.gov)|

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health2 years ago•4 min saved

Toe Itch Leads to Skin Cancer Diagnosis for Woman

A woman from Iowa was diagnosed with acral melanoma, a rare form of skin cancer that only occurs on the hands, feet, fingernails, and toenails, after suffering an intense itch between her two leftmost toes that would not go away. The cancer was successfully removed during surgery, and she now goes for skin checks every year. Acral melanoma is linked to irritation and friction on the skin, rather than exposure to sunlight like other skin cancers. Warning signs include an inflamed lesion on the hands or feet, a black, gray or tan spot with irregular borders, or an unexplained streak in a nail. The main treatment for the cancer is surgery to cut out the cancerous cells before they spread to other areas of the body.

via Daily Mail|

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health2 years ago•6 min saved

Rare Acral Melanoma Diagnosis Sign Shared by Woman

A woman's itchy foot led to a diagnosis of acral melanoma, a rare type of skin cancer that develops on the hands, feet, fingernails, or toenails. While most skin cancers occur on sun-exposed areas, acral melanomas occur on body parts that do not often receive a lot of sun. Surgery is often the first line of treatment, but in some cases, amputation may be necessary. People of color seem to be at greater risk for acral melanoma, and more research is needed to understand the causes and risk factors. It's important to be aware of your body and any changes, including unexplained streaks in the nail bed, and to practice prevention by using sunscreen and avoiding tanning beds.

via TODAY|

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