Melanoma
Conference Coverage
Citrus consumption linked to risk of cutaneous malignant melanoma
Health professionals from two cohort studies who consumed citrus products more than 1.6 times per day had a 36% higher risk of developing...
News
Indoor tanning declines, says CDC
News
Faster ipilimumab infusion for solid cancers proves safe
Key clinical point: 30-minute infusions of ipilimumab were as safe as conventional 90-minute infusions in patients with metastatic melanoma and...
News
Erectile dysfunction meds’ link to melanoma not causal
Key clinical point: Sildenafil, vardenafil, and tadalafil are associated with a modestly but significantly increased risk of malignant melanoma....
Fast Facts for Board Review
Medications for Advanced Melanoma
As part of our commitment to resident education, Cutis is excited to offer this monthly section with board-relevant, easy-to-review material.
Article
Fake Melanoma and Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer “Cures”
Original Research
Prevalence and Impact of Health-Related Internet and Smartphone Use Among Dermatology Patients
Health information is increasingly accessible via the Internet and smartphone applications (apps), and patients may perceive these resources as...
Contact Dermatitis
Black Salve and Bloodroot Extract in Dermatologic Conditions
Due to extensive advertising of black salve’s effectiveness in “curing” skin cancers and healing other skin conditions, many patients are turning...
Blog
Coffee Each Day Keeps the Melanoma Away
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” and coffee each day keeps the melanoma away. A recent analysis of data by Loftfield et al from a food...
News
Annual U.S. incidence of BCC pegged at 2 million
Key clinical point: The annual incidence of basal cell carcinoma is estimated to be 2 million in the United States. Major finding: The annual...