Suspicious Nevi
Two patients present with suspicious nevi. Can you make the diagnosis?
Melanoma
Real-World Data Finds an Overall Decrease in Pediatric Melanoma Diagnoses in the US
Researchers studied a total of 1903 cases of pediatric melanoma and patients were 54.4% female, the mean age was 12.4 years, and 89.8% were White.
DermDx: Large Growths on Head and Arm
A 38-year-old man is referred for evaluation of a 1.5-cm, tender, nonhealing lesion located on the back of his head. The lesion was misdiagnosed in the ED as an abscess; when lanced, ED clinicians discovered a solid mass. What is the best diagnosis for this case?
DermDx: Large Growth on Back
A 74-year-old man is referred for evaluation of a growth on his back, which was first noted approximately 3 months ago. What is the best diagnosis for this lesion?
Blood Cell Score for Identifying Aggressive Melanoma
The myeloid index score captures the prognostic value of blood myeloid cells and may be used in the management of patients with melanoma.
High-Risk Clinic for Melanoma Surveillance Is Scalable
A structured surveillance program for high-risk melanoma patients can be scaled and successfully replicated even in a primary care skin cancer clinic.
Patterns in the Development of Melanoma Across Body Sites
A team of international researchers sought to confirm a “dual pathway hypothesis” for the development of melanoma.
5 Skin Cancer Risk Factors During Winter
Patients may neglect their skin health when the weather gets cold, but they remain at risk of damaging their skin and developing cancer in the winter, too. What winter-specific risk factors can clinicians discuss with patients?
DermDx: Pigmented Plaque on the Upper Back
A 37-year-old woman seeks treatment for keratosis pilaris on her arms and shoulders when a clinician discovers a deeply pigmented lesion on her upper back.
UV Exposure Not Linked to Risk for Melanoma in Skin of Color
Among people with skin of color, ultraviolet light exposure may not be an important risk factor for melanoma.
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