Melanoma
Conference Coverage
Telemedicine is popular among Mohs surgeons – for now
Almost all of those surveyed have used it during pandemic, but fewer want to keep it around.
From the Journals
New guideline provides recommendations on reconstruction after skin cancer resection
The multidisciplinary consensus guideline covers situations broadly applicable to the care of adults with fully resected skin cancer lesions.
Case Reports
Desmoplastic Melanoma Masquerading as Neurofibroma
Desmoplastic melanoma remains a diagnostic challenge both clinically and histologically. New or changing lesions on sun-exposed sites of elderly...
Commentary
Mohs Micrographic Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Considering the Patient Perspective
There is little evidence that supports a high risk for SARS-CoV-2 transmission during Mohs micrographic surgery when proper personal protective...
From the Journals
Possible obesity effect detected in cancer death rates
As with heart disease, declines in mortality for some cancers seem to be affected by the obesity epidemic.
Original Research
Clinical Use of a Diagnostic Gene Expression Signature for Melanocytic Neoplasms
A gene expression signature has been validated as an adjunct to traditional methods of differentiating malignant and benign melanocytic neoplasms...
Original Research
Tanning Attitudes and Behaviors in Adolescents and Young Adults
Social media is an underused medium for skin cancer prevention education and can reach those who do not regularly see a dermatologist.
Original Research
Communication Strategies in Mohs Micrographic Surgery: A Survey of Methods, Time Savings, and Perceived Patient Satisfaction
There are limited studies evaluating the efficacy of different communication methods in Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) clinics. This study...
Conference Coverage
Checkpoint inhibitor skin side effects more common in women
"Clinicians should consider these results in counseling female patients regarding an elevated risk of dermatologic adverse events."
Clinical Review
Treatment Delay in Melanoma: A Risk Factor Analysis of an Impending Crisis
Melanoma treatment delays (MTDs) have been linked to poor outcomes. More delays are seen in patients who are older than 50 years, female, nonwhite...
Conference Coverage
For diagnosing skin lesions, AI risks failing in skin of color
AI-aided diagnostic algorithms will not work in skin of color if machine training remains inadequate.