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The Genital Examination in Dermatologic Practice
The genital area is not routinely included in the total-body skin examination (TBSE) despite malignancies and inflammatory conditions involving...
From the Journals
AI detects ugly-duckling skin lesions for melanoma follow-up
Using wide-field photos, a new artificial intelligence program can pick out lesions worthy of follow up for potential melanoma.
From the Journals
Checkpoint inhibitors’ ‘big picture’ safety shown with preexisting autoimmune diseases
A Dutch nationwide study in melanoma patients found relative safety of immune checkpoint inhibitors for grade 3 immune-related AEs but does not...
Conference Coverage
Neoadjuvant immunotherapy shows promise in stage III melanoma
There is both preclinical and clinical evidence that neoadjuvant therapy may offer a survival advantage over adjuvant therapy.
Conference Coverage
Expert offers tips for sorting out pink lesions on dermoscopy
“Always think about the lesion in context of the rest of the clinical picture and history,” Dr. Jennifer A. Stein advised.
Commentary
Male Genital Examinations: Special Considerations and Pearls for Dermatologists
Genital examinations are an important aspect of comprehensive dermatologic care for male patients.
Case Letter
Hypertrophic Lichen Planus–like Eruption Following Pembrolizumab
With an increased use of immunotherapy medications such as pembrolizumab for various cancers, it is important that dermatologists are aware of the...
From the Journals
Does screening for skin cancer result in melanoma overdiagnosis?
When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, cancer screening in the United States came to an abrupt halt.
Conference Coverage
Adjuvant nivolumab plus ipilimumab shows strong results in resected stage IV melanoma
Results of German IMMUNED trial turn heads in advanced melanoma field.
Conference Coverage
Telltale dermoscopic features of melanomas lacking pigment reviewed
Investigators developed a simple, eight-variable model, which demonstrated a sensitivity of 70% and specificity of 56% for diagnosis of melanoma...
Commentary
Skin Cancer Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome novel coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has presented a...