Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
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Surgical Planning for Mohs Defect Reconstruction in the Digital Age
Planning for Mohs defect reconstruction is an integral part of fellowship training.
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Q&A with Hubert (Hugh) Greenway, MD
“Every patient who comes to see me has a story, so I try to understand their story,” Dr. Hugh Greenway said.
Conference Coverage
Which solid organ transplant recipients face the highest risk of skin cancer?
Those at low risk for skin cancer include abdominal organ recipients, SOTR age of younger than 50 at time of transplant, and female gender.
Case Reports
Necrosis of the Ear Following Skin Cancer Resection
Damage to the auricular helical arcades or perforating branches can result in postoperative tissue necrosis.
Photo Challenge
Violaceous Nodules on the Lower Leg
A 79-year-old man presented to the dermatology clinic with 4 enlarging, asymptomatic, violaceous, desquamating nodules on the left pretibial...
Conference Coverage
PLA testing brings nuance to the diagnosis of early-stage melanoma
“Future prospective randomized clinical trials are needed to examine role of genetic expression profiling in staging and managing patients,” Dr....
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Study finds discrepancies in biopsy decisions, diagnoses based on skin type
Disparities in dermatologic care among Black patients, compared with White patients, have been well documented.
Original Research
Verrucous Carcinoma of the Foot: A Retrospective Study of 19 Cases and Analysis of Prognostic Factors Influencing Recurrence
Clinicians should have a high suspicion for verrucous carcinoma in the setting of a chronic ulceration or warty lesion that is resistant to...
Original Research
Inpatient Dermatology Consultations for Suspected Skin Cancer: A Retrospective Review
Dermatologists who perform inpatient consultations should be prepared to be consulted for cutaneous malignancies.
Case Letter
Necrotic Ulcerations After the Use of an Over-the-counter Mole and Skin Tag Removal Product
Self-administered mole and skin tag removal products are rising in popularity, but unregulated ingredients in over-the-counter products that are...
Case Letter
At-Home Treatment of Pigmented Lesions With a Zinc Chloride Preparation
When asking patients about prior treatments, it may be prudent to specifically ask about over-the-counter products and their ingredients.