Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
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Mohs surgery workforce continues to increase
“If the attrition rate remains stable, even with changes in board certification and potential payor eligibility restrictions, the number of...
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Mohs surgery improves survival in early-stage Merkel cell carcinoma
The findings were from a retrospective cohort study of 2,313 patients diagnosed from 2004 to 2018 with pathologically confirmed negative lymph...
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Controlled hyperthermia: Novel treatment of BCCs without surgery continues to be refined
A novel, noninvasive technique of controlled hyperthermia and mapping protocol designed to help clinicians with margin assessment and treatment of...
Coding
Coding the “Spot Check”: Part 1
The updated outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) coding paradigm went into effect in January 2021, with level of visit being based on time...
Clinical Review
Treatment of Angiosarcoma of the Head and Neck: A Systematic Review
When clinicians are tasked with treating primary cutaneous angiosarcoma of the head and neck, they should consider Mohs micrographic surgery or...
Conference Coverage
Guidelines for assessing cancer risk may need updating
Whole-exome sequencing reveals cancer risk mutations in patients that would not have qualified for testing based on current guidelines.
Case Letter
Acute Onset of Vitiligolike Depigmentation After Nivolumab Therapy for Systemic Melanoma
New-onset vitiligo coinciding with malignant melanoma should be considered a good prognostic indicator.
Case Letter
Collision Course of a Basal Cell Carcinoma and Apocrine Hidrocystoma on the Scalp
When collision tumors are encountered during Mohs micrographic surgery, review of the initial diagnostic material is recommended.
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USPSTF releases updated recommendations on skin cancer screening
“Our recommendations are for patients who present to primary care without symptoms, and after a careful assessment of benefit and harms, we didn’t...
Cosmeceutical Critique
Bergamot
Beyond its niche role in treatments for vitiligo and psoriasis, this botanical product appears to show potential as an anti-inflammatory agent as...
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What happens to melanocytic nevi during laser hair removal?
“It’s important to keep an eye out for changes and always be evaluating,” Dr. Ahuva Cices said.