Melanoma: Updates and Path Forward
A special issue of Dermato (ISSN 2673-6179).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 22
Special Issue Editors
2. Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
Interests: dermatology; melanoma
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Melanoma remains one of the most aggressive and potentially fatal forms of skin cancer, with an increasing global incidence in recent decades. Advances in molecular biology, targeted therapies, and immunotherapy have significantly improved patient outcomes, but challenges remain in early diagnosis, treatment resistance, and long-term disease management. This Special Issue aims to provide an updated perspective on melanoma research, covering key areas such as epidemiology, early detection methods, histological features, prognostic biomarkers, innovative treatment strategies, and emerging therapeutic targets. In addition, we seek contributions on the impact of social media and communication on prevention, novel imaging techniques, the role of artificial intelligence in diagnosis, genetic and epigenetic factors influencing melanoma progression, and advances in personalised medicine approaches.
We invite original research articles, comprehensive reviews that provide insights into melanoma pathophysiology, diagnostic innovations, and therapeutic breakthroughs to improve patient care and long-term survival.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Medicina.
Prof. Dr. Davide Melandri
Guest Editor
Dr. Fortunato Cassalia
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- melanoma
- epidemiology of skin cancer
- social media and skin cancer prevention
- early diagnosis
- artificial intelligence in dermatology
- genetic and epigenetic factors
- melanoma oncogenesis
- tumour microenvironment
- dermatopathology
- biomarkers
- melanoma-mimicking tumours
- immunotherapy
- targeted therapy
- personalised medicine
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