Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
Conference Coverage
Itraconazole for BCC: Does it work?
CHICAGO – Oral antifungal inhibits hedgehog pathway at a different site from vismodegib.
Make the Diagnosis
Make The Diagnosis - September 2018
A 75-year-old man presented with asymptomatic annular plaques on both arms, thighs, abdomen, and buttocks, present for several months.
From the Journals
Sonic hedgehog inhibitors have mixed efficacy for advanced BCC
Vismodegib was associated with a higher complete response rate than sonidegib in patients with locally advanced basal cell carcinoma.
News
FDA approves biologic for mycosis fungoides, Sézary syndrome
This is the first treatment specifically approved for Sézary syndrome.
Tech Talk
Going Digital With Dermoscopy
Digital dermoscopy refers to the acquisition and storage of digital images from a dermoscopic examination. In this article, we delve into the...
Latest News
SPOTme addresses unmet need for skin cancer screening
Of those who were clinically diagnosed with melanoma during 1992-2010, 83% said they did not have a regular dermatologist.
Case Reports
Human T-Lymphotropic Virus 1 Associated With Adult T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma
Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL) is an uncommon neoplasm of mature T lymphocytes associated with infection by human T-...
From the Journals
Stress balls, hand-holding no help during dermatology procedures
Standard measures may be enough to relieve patient anxiety.
From the Journals
Early BCC seen in teen kidney transplant patient
Case Reports
Reflectance Confocal Microscopy as a First-Line Diagnostic Technique for Mycosis Fungoides
Mycosis fungoides (MF) is the most common type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and is a diagnostic challenge in its early stages. It often can be...
Practical Pearls
Clinical Pearl: Mohs Cantaloupe Analogy for the Dermatology Resident
Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is a challenging procedure to conceptualize, yet it is an integral component of dermatology residency. The...