Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
Case Letter
Multiple Keratoacanthomas Arising Within Red Tattoo Pigment
Tattoo reactions range from infectious and inflammatory dermatoses to the development of malignant neoplasms. This case provides evidence of an...
For Residents
Skin Scores: A Review of Clinical Scoring Systems in Dermatology
Scoring systems are emerging in dermatology to help guide clinical decision-making. This article discusses 4 scoring systems that help...
From the Journals
Lifetime indoor tanning raises risk of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
Researchers found a dose-response association between number of indoor tanning sessions and SCC risk in Norwegian women.
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Practical Pearls
Reflectance Confocal Microscopy to Facilitate Knifeless Skin Cancer Management
Management of nonmelanoma skin cancer in elderly patients carries a risk for morbidity; these patients frequently struggle to care for their...
Conference Coverage
Laser treatment of basal cell carcinoma continues to be refined
In order to determine the mechanism of cell death and to optimize results, Dr. Ortiz said that further studies need to be conducted in vitro and...
Case Letter
Sniffing Out Malignant Melanoma: A Case of Canine Olfactory Detection
Patients and dermatologists should not ignore the behavior of dogs toward skin lesions. Dogs may be beneficial in the detection of melanoma and...
Case Letter
Unusually Early-Onset Plantar Verrucous Carcinoma
Differentiating verrucous carcinoma from benign tymors may be difficult, especially if only superficial biopsies are taken. Multiple biopsies and...
Case Reports
Recurrence of Linear Basal Cell Carcinoma
Because of the likelihood of subclinical spread, linear basal cell carcinoma (LBCC) should be regarded as a high-risk subtype of basal cell...
Tech Talk
Noninvasive Imaging Tools in Dermatology
New imaging tools can provide noninvasive diagnoses while sparing unnecessary biopsies. The authors discuss dermoscopy, reflectance confocal...
Conference Coverage
Beyond sunscreen: Skin cancer preventive agents finding a role
NEW YORK – A growing list of skin cancer chemopreventive agents is expanding options for risk management.