Utilizing hairdressers for early detection of head and neck melanoma: An untapped resource - 14/03/12
Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center Melanoma Working Group
Abstract |
This commentary raises an important issue that has not been sincerely considered in the field of dermatology, which is the vital role of hairdressers–a group that makes daily observations of the general populations’ scalp and neck–in the detection of head and neck melanomas in the general population. We note several key areas of research that are needed to assess the feasibility of using hairdressers as a resource for melanoma detection and referral. If research suggests hairdressers can be trained and are willing to make appropriate referrals then implementing these efforts will likely reduce the increasing disease burden of head and neck melanomas.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : dermatologist referral, early detection, hairdresser, head and neck melanoma, improved prognosis
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Conflicts of interest: None declared. |
Vol 66 - N° 4
P. 687-688 - avril 2012 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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