Sun protection behaviour and skin cancer literacy among outdoor runners.

Outdoor runners have an increased risk of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer. The purpose of this study was to assess skin cancer literacy and sun exposure and protection behaviour among outdoor runners during training. A cross-sectional survey-based study was conducted.

Sun protection in children: a behavioural study.

Background: Incidence of skin cancer is increasing worldwide and UV exposure at a young age is an important risk factor.

Objectives: To compare sun exposure-related knowledge and behaviour among children during school and holiday periods.

Material & Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken at 12 Oporto public primary schools.

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: a clinicopathological study of 20 cases.

Aim: To review the dinical and histological data of 20 cases of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans presenting at two dermatology centres in Lisbon from 1978 to 1998.

Patients And Methods: The 20 subjects comprised nine males and 11 females ranging in age from 25 to 79 years, with highest frequency of subjects in the 30-50 year olds. We reviewed the clinical features, histopathological aspects, including morphologic variants and immunohistochemical studies.

Technical procedures for Mohs fresh tissue surgery.

Careful mapping and staining are important steps in securing high quality specimen slides for microscopic examination. We hope that our experiences will be of help to those individuals performing Mohs microscopically controlled surgery.