Reflectance Confocal Microscopy vs Biopsy for Diagnosis of Basal Cell Carcinoma
The sensitivity of reflectance confocal microscopy is evaluated in the context of basal cell carcinoma diagnosis.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
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, Sex, and Age Contribute to Melanoma Tumor Evolution
New tools examine the rate of mutation accumulation in melanoma, and the effect of sex and age on tumor development.
Mole Patrol: A Case of Disseminated Melanoma
The clinical presentation of melanoma varies between patients, stage of diagnosis, subtype, and may initially present the same as any other pigmented macule or patch on the skin.
Thiazides and Skin Cancer? Don’t Get Burned By the Hype
J Clin Med Res. 2019;11(4):247-255.
Sunscreen Use: Recommendations vs Real World
Deficits in use of sunscreen indicate that people pay little attention to the recommendations of health authorities, regardless of their skin type, and underscore an urgent need for targeted public information on its use.
Melanoma Risk Not Significantly Increased With Premenopausal Progestogen Use
A strong influence of progestogens used before menopause on melanoma risk was not supported by novel study results, nor do they support a phototoxic effect of progestogens in melanoma risk.
Invasive Melanoma Incidence Decreasing in Teens, Young Adults
From 2006 to 2015, melanoma rates increased among adults ≥40 years, decreased in younger populations.
Bariatric Surgery Linked to Reduced Risk for Skin Cancer
For individuals with obesity, bariatric surgery is associated with a reduced risk for skin cancer, including melanoma.
Indoor Tanning May Up Risk for Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Dose-response association found between indoor tanning and SCC risk among women.
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