Melanoma
From the Journals
AI: Skin of color underrepresented in datasets used to identify skin cancer
“There was massive underrepresentation of skin lesion images from darker-skinned populations,” the authors wrote.
Cosmeceutical Critique
Does the use of frankincense make sense in dermatology?
Terpenoids and essential oils are the primary components of frankincense and are known to impart anti-inflammatory and anticancer activity.
From the Journals
Skin checks reduce all-cause but not melanoma-specific deaths
Routine skin checks, a surrogate for skin-cancer screening, did not outperform patient self-examination at detecting lesions.
From the Journals
Sunscreen, other sun-protective habits not linked with poorer bone health, fractures
“These data are very reassuring and will help clinicians to keep recommending sun protection to the public.”
Conference Coverage
Fecal microbiota transplants may improve resistance to melanoma immunotherapy
“The big question that’s lacking is why and how does FMT work, and how can we make the response better?”
Skin of Color
Skin of Color in Preclinical Medical Education: A Cross-Institutional Comparison and A Call to Action
The objective of this study was to determine if the preclinical dermatology curriculum at 3 US medical schools provided adequate representation of...
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Opioid prescriptions following Mohs surgery dropped over the last decade
The four opioids obtained most during the study period were hydrocodone (55%), codeine (16.3%), oxycodone (12%), and tramadol (11.6%).
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA issues proposed order for over-the-counter sunscreens
“Sprays will be considered for [generally recognized as safe] status so long as properly tested, labeling should be clearer … and bug spray–...
Conference Coverage
Adjuvant pembro success in early melanoma raises questions
“How come all get treated? What about the risks of toxicity? The costs? And where do we fit these patients into clinic?”
Feature
Medical students lead event addressing disparity in skin cancer morbidity and mortality
The aim of Learn2Derm is to be the first of many that will continue to deliver this type of care to a community that is in need of greater...
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Age, distance from dermatology clinic predict number of melanomas diagnosed
“Our findings reveal an important vulnerability among older patients in nonurban areas.”