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Research group lead by Prof. Okamoto finds diverse effects of MC1R variants as riskfactors of melanoma between women and men

MC1R variants are established risk factors of melanoma. These genetic variants lead to the production of the less protective pheomelanin in melanocytes of the skin, thereby leading to rather fair skin and often to red hair. Now, Prof. Okamoto and his team find out that risk is different between females and males. MC1R variants increase

Skin care in winter

Which care does our skin need in winter? How can we protect and care our skin effective in the cold months? Prof. Okamoto was answering questions for the health magazine "MEDIZIN populär" regarding skin care in winter: https://www.medizinpopulaer.at/archiv/koerperpflege-kosmetik/details/article/hautpflege-im-winter.html Further information can be found here. "MEDIZIN populär" is a health magazin in Austria, published from the Verlagshaus der Ärzte

05.12.2016|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , |

Interview with Prof. Okamoto about the progresses of genetic testing for familial melanoma

Dr. Okamoto was interviewed during the World Congress on Cancers of the Skin and the Congress of the European Association of Dermato-Oncology 2016. Link: www.vjoncology.com/video/bf6dl_oenu0-why-genetic-testing-for-skin-cancer-is-important

The Irish Skin Foundation comments on Dr. Okamoto’s research and urges people to know their skin type

As reported previously in our News "Fair skin does not need sun to raise melanoma risk", Dr. Okamoto’s team has described genetic variants that are responsible for light skin complexion and therefore burn easily after sun exposure, rises risk of melanoma independently of sun exposure. The Irish Skin Foundation comments to this scientific work and

14.09.2016|Categories: News|Tags: , , , |

Fair skin does not need sun to raise melanoma risk

Genetic variants for red hair raise melanoma risk even without sun Only recently, a scientific article published in Journal of American Medical Association Dermatology (lead by Prof. Okamoto) showed that genetic variants for red hair can increase risk of skin cancer (in this case melanoma) even without sun exposure. Genetic variants are inborn and common

15.08.2016|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , |

Univ. Prof. Dr. Okamoto in Vienna informs about clavus or corns on netdoktor.at

Prof. Okamoto is an expert on skin diseases at netdoktor.at. This online information platform publishes articles on health related topics including symptoms, treatments and prevention of various diseases. Univ. Dr. Okamoto informs about clavus or corns on netdoktor.at Prof. Okamoto informs about clavus or corns on netdoktor.at Following topics are discussed: How do you get corns Which types of clavus

15.07.2016|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , |

Prof. Okamoto informs about the proper sun protection

Sun exposure as important they are for wellbeing and vitamin D production, careless behavior is harmful to ones health. Prof. Okamoto informs about the proper sun protection Dr. Okamoto describes as an expert of gesund.gv.at, the online information platform of the Ministry of health about the proper way to protect oneself against harmful sun exposure.

05.07.2016|Categories: News|Tags: , , |

Univ. Prof. Dr. Okamoto in Vienna informs about dry skin

Particularly during winter, our skin is exposed to various stress factors. Cold temperature outdoors and dry air in heated rooms challenge the barrier function of the skin. Additionally, heavier winter clothes are not helpful to prevent dry skin. Dr. Okamoto informs how to keep skin fit for winter Dr. Okamoto, board certified dermatologist in Vienna

06.03.2016|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , |

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15.01.2016|Categories: News|Tags: , , |