Current Concepts in Melanoma: Innovations in Early Detection, Prognosis and Management
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Dermatology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2026 | Viewed by 681
Editor
2. Department of Dermatology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY 10021, USA
Interests: skin cancer; dermatopathology; non-invasive diagnostic innovations; artificial intelligence
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer and an important public health concern worldwide. Recent data indicate that its incidence is decreasing among younger individuals, remaining stable in middle-aged adults, but unfortunately increasing in older populations. The early detection of melanoma can significantly improve survival rates and clinical outcomes, as early treatment tends to be more effective. In particular, newer non-invasive diagnostic tools have further expanded the possibilities for early detection, allowing clinicians to identify suspicious lesions with less patient discomfort. Therefore, it is essential that healthcare professionals are well trained to recognize this cancer at an early stage. Over the past several decades, treatment options for melanoma have advanced considerably, with significant innovations in both medical and surgical approaches. Medical treatments, such as immune checkpoint inhibitors and targeted therapies, have transformed patient care, while surgical techniques continue to evolve to improve outcomes.
In this Special Issue, we invite authors to submit original research and reviews on current concepts in melanoma, focusing on innovations in early detection, prognosis, and management.
Dr. Babar Khan Rao
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- melanoma
- early detection
- non-invasive diagnostic innovations
- artificial intelligence-assisted diagnosis
- melanoma management
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