Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
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Mohs found to confer survival benefit in localized Merkel cell carcinoma
Results provide “preliminary data suggesting that treatment of localized, early-stage MCC with MMS may result in the most optimal patient survival...
Case Letter
Cystic Presentation of High-Grade Ductal Carcinoma In Situ in an Inframammary Accessory Nipple
Accessory breasts (also referred to as ectopic breast tissue) develop when breast tissue is retained along the mammary ridge outside of the usual...
Practical Pearls
Affixing a Scalp Dressing With Hairpins
We describe a method for using hairpins to affix a dressing after scalp surgery or trauma that is sturdy, does not compromise aesthetics, and does...
Original Research
Cancer Screening for Dermatomyositis: A Survey of Indirect Costs, Burden, and Patient Willingness to Pay
Dermatomyositis (DM) is associated with an increased risk for malignancy. Patient perspective needs to be considered in developing cancer...
Feature
Are AI-powered skin-check tools on the horizon for dermatologists, PCPs?
To date, the FDA has cleared only two AI-based products to help detect skin cancer, both meant to be used by dermatologists, and only one remains...
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What makes teens choose to use sunscreen?
Of the studies that examined the role of ethnicity on sunscreen use in a systematic review, White high school students were more likely to use...
Case Letter
Treatment of an Unresectable Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma With ED&C and 5-FU
Electrodesiccation and curettage followed by topical 5-fluorouracil may be an effective option in eliminating unresectable primary cutaneous...
Case Letter
Porocarcinoma Development in a Prior Trauma Site
Porocarcinoma is a rare, potentially aggressive, glandular malignancy that should be a clinical consideration in patients presenting with a...
Hospital Consult
Palliative Care: Utilization Patterns in Inpatient Dermatology
Although severe dermatologic disease negatively impacts patients’ quality of life, palliative care may be underutilized in this population.
Practical Pearls
Use of the Retroauricular Pull-Through Sandwich Flap for Repair of an Extensive Conchal Bowl Defect With Complete Cartilage Loss
Reconstruction of an extensive conchal bowl defect with notable cartilage loss is challenging due to the unique shape of the concha, the need for...
Photo Challenge
Ulcerated Nodule on the Lip
A 79-year-old man with a medical history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, and atrial fibrillation presented with an enlarging lesion...