Many Pathologists Agree Skin Cancer Is Overdiagnosed
Specialized pathologists agree that certain types of skin growths are overdiagnosed. Some experts recommend sunscreen or avoiding the sun, yet exposure is necessary for optimal health.
A survey of 115 dermatopathologists — doctors who specialize in diagnosing skin disease from skin samples — showed that 68% believe that overdiagnosis of atypical nevi is a public health issue
One researcher in the study noted that while melanoma diagnoses rose, deaths from the disease did not, which would happen if there were truly an increase since the…
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