Melanoma
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Adjunctive confocal microscopy found to reduce unnecessary skin excisions
The findings “are not yet applicable to general dermatology across the world, as the authors comment, given that reflectance confocal microscopy...
Conference Coverage
Studies address ibrutinib bleeding risk in patients with CLL receiving Mohs surgery
Mohs surgeons may commonly find themselves treating patients with these unique considerations.
Latest News
Topical tranexamic acid reduces postop bleeding following Mohs surgery
“No studies have evaluated topical TXA with the aim to reduce postoperative bleeding in the setting of Mohs micrographic surgery,” one of the...
Case Letter
Conjunctival Melanoma of the Left Lower Eyelid
Conjunctival abnormalities should be thoroughly documented via color photography to accurately follow for suspicious change.
Conference Coverage
Bupivacaine following Mohs surgery reduces opioid use, study finds
Recent research has shown that Mohs micrographic surgeons have the highest rates of opioid prescribing of all dermatologists.
Original Research
Skin Cancer Education in the Medical School Curriculum
Nondermatologist practitioners play a notable role in mitigating the health care burden of skin cancer by screening with the skin cancer...
From the Journals
Experts urge stopping melanoma trial because of failure and harm
Immunotherapy combo fails in BRAF V60–mutated melanoma. Results suggest its time to abandon combination of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors with BRAF and MEK...
From the Journals
Study hints at a mechanism behind aggressive melanoma
ARID2 gene deficiency might prime melanoma cells for metastasis.
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
BRAF V600E Expression in Primary Melanoma and Its Association With Death: A Population-Based, Retrospective, Cross-Sectional Study
Approximately 50% of melanomas contain BRAF mutations; the effects on survival are unclear.