Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
Commentary
Field Cancerization in Dermatology: Updates on Treatment Considerations and Emerging Therapies
We discuss updates to nonsurgical field-directed and lesion-directed therapies as well as other emerging therapies.
Latest News
Pick your sunscreen carefully: 75% don’t pass muster
Overall, about 1 in 4 sunscreens, or about 500 products, met standards for providing adequate sun protection and avoiding ingredients linked to...
Original Research
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Characteristics of Cutaneous Tumors Treated by Mohs Micrographic Surgery
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the practice of Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS). We sought to determine the characteristics of skin cancers...
Tips
Surgical Planning for Mohs Defect Reconstruction in the Digital Age
Planning for Mohs defect reconstruction is an integral part of fellowship training.
Feature
Q&A with Hubert (Hugh) Greenway, MD
“Every patient who comes to see me has a story, so I try to understand their story,” Dr. Hugh Greenway said.
Conference Coverage
Which solid organ transplant recipients face the highest risk of skin cancer?
Those at low risk for skin cancer include abdominal organ recipients, SOTR age of younger than 50 at time of transplant, and female gender.
Case Reports
Necrosis of the Ear Following Skin Cancer Resection
Damage to the auricular helical arcades or perforating branches can result in postoperative tissue necrosis.
Photo Challenge
Violaceous Nodules on the Lower Leg
A 79-year-old man presented to the dermatology clinic with 4 enlarging, asymptomatic, violaceous, desquamating nodules on the left pretibial...
Conference Coverage
PLA testing brings nuance to the diagnosis of early-stage melanoma
“Future prospective randomized clinical trials are needed to examine role of genetic expression profiling in staging and managing patients,” Dr....
Latest News
Study finds discrepancies in biopsy decisions, diagnoses based on skin type
Disparities in dermatologic care among Black patients, compared with White patients, have been well documented.
Original Research
Verrucous Carcinoma of the Foot: A Retrospective Study of 19 Cases and Analysis of Prognostic Factors Influencing Recurrence
Clinicians should have a high suspicion for verrucous carcinoma in the setting of a chronic ulceration or warty lesion that is resistant to...