Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Sun and malignant melanoma.

A W Kopf, M L Kripke, R S Stern

    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
    |October 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Malignant melanoma rates are rising globally, particularly in Caucasians. Research suggests solar radiation exposure may contribute to this increase, but its exact role in melanoma development requires further study.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    The use of dermoscopy and digital imaging in the diagnosis of cutaneous malignant melanoma.

    Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI)·2016
    Same author

    Can early malignant melanoma be differentiated from atypical melanocytic nevi by in vivo techniques?: Part I. Clinical and dermoscopic characteristics.

    Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI)·2016
    Same author

    Can early malignant melanoma be differentiated from atypical melanocytic nevus by in vivo techniques?: Part II. Automatic machine vision classification.

    Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI)·2016
    Same author

    Early death from clinical stage I melanoma.

    The Journal of investigative dermatology·2010
    Same author

    Factors associated with death from melanoma from 2 to 5 years following diagnosis in clinical stage I patients.

    The Journal of investigative dermatology·2010
    Same author

    The significance of multiple blue-grey dots (granularity) for the dermoscopic diagnosis of melanoma.

    The British journal of dermatology·2007
    Same journal

    "Highlights from JAAD International: Noninvasive imaging for basal cell carcinoma".

    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology·2026
    Same journal

    Effect of Primary Prophylaxis for Pneumocystis Pneumonia in Patients on Rituximab for Immune-Mediated Dermatologic Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology·2026
    Same journal

    Dupilumab treatment improves linear growth and bone biomarkers in children with atopic dermatitis: Post hoc analysis of a phase 3 randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial and an open-label extension study.

    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology·2026
    Same journal

    Real-World Effectiveness and Safety of Ritlecitinib in Adolescents with Severe Alopecia Areata: A 36-Week Single-Center Study.

    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology·2026
    Same journal

    Liquid Biopsy in Cutaneous Oncology: Current Practice and Future Directions.

    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology·2026
    Same journal

    Ethically protecting immunosuppressed patients in shared dermatology spaces.

    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Oncology
    • Environmental Health

    Background:

    • Rising incidence and mortality of malignant melanoma in Caucasian populations globally.
    • Circumstantial evidence links increased solar radiation exposure to melanoma rates.
    • Identification of susceptible phenotypes further suggests environmental factors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the role of solar radiation in the pathogenesis of malignant melanoma.
    • To analyze the correlation between sunlight exposure and melanoma development in humans.

    Main Methods:

    • Epidemiologic studies analyzing incidence and mortality rates.
    • Phenotypic identification of individuals susceptible to sun-induced skin conditions.
    • Review of existing data implicating sunlight in melanoma development.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Main Results:

    • Significant increase in malignant melanoma incidence and mortality observed worldwide, especially in Caucasians.
    • Epidemiological data and susceptible phenotypes provide strong circumstantial evidence for solar radiation's involvement.
    • Current data suggests sunlight is an important factor, but definitive proof is pending.

    Conclusions:

    • Solar radiation is strongly implicated as a contributing factor in malignant melanoma.
    • Further research is necessary to definitively establish the role of solar electromagnetic radiation in melanoma pathogenesis.
    • Understanding this relationship is crucial for public health strategies and prevention efforts.