Skin Manifestations of Systemic Cancers
Dermatoses of the skin, and their relevance to the early detection of many systemic forms of cancer, are reviewed.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
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: Red Nodule on Scalp
During a skin examination, a protuberant reddened nodule is found on the scalp of a 62-year-old man that was partially covered by his hair. Can you make the diagnosis?
DermDx: Brown Spot on Back
A 60-year-old woman presents with brown spot on her back during a full-body skin examination. Can you make the diagnosis?
DermDx: Nonhealing Growth on Nose
A 92-year-old man is referred for evaluation and treatment of a nonhealing growth on his nose. Can you diagnose this case?
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.
Screening for Comorbidities in Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Concomitant treatment of common comorbidities of HS, including anxiety and depression, metabolic syndrome, and smoking, may improve treatment outcomes.
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?
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