Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
Photo Challenge
Multiple Firm Pink Papules and Nodules
A 91-year-old man presented with numerous, scattered, asymptomatic, 3- to 9-mm, smooth, firm, pink papules and nodules involving the neck, trunk,...
Photo Challenge
Erythematous Nodular Plaque Encircling the Lower Leg
A 66-year-old woman presented with red to violaceous, rapidly growing nodules on the skin. Her medical history was remarkable for diabetes...
News
Ionizing radiation linked to BCC
Key clinical point: Ionizing radiation therapy significantly increased risk of basal cell carcinoma, especially when patients were younger or were...
Photo Challenge
What Is Your Diagnosis? Clear Cell Hidradenoma
A 70-year-old woman presented to our dermatology clinic with an enlarging lesion on the left anterior aspect of the scalp of 4 years’ duration....
Article
Multiple Tumors of the Follicular Infundibulum: A Cutaneous Reaction Pattern?
The etiology of tumor of the follicular infundibulum (TFI) is unknown. Eruptive forms of TFI are rare. We present the case of a 49-year-old woman...
Clinical Topics & News
Most Common Dermatologic Conditions Encountered by Dermatologists and Nondermatologists
The dermatologic conditions that are most commonly encountered by nondermatologists are not well characterized, which can hamper efforts to train...
News
Biopsy can underestimate diversity, aggressiveness of basal cell carcinomas
Key clinical point: Definitive excision by Mohs micrographic surgery reveals more information about basal cell carcinoma subtypes and tumor...
News
Vismodegib offers promise for basal cell carcinoma, with caveats
Blog
Old Concept, New Drug: Topical Application of Systemic Antineoplastic Agent to Treat Skin Cancer
In a June 29 article published online in Molecular Carcinogenesis, Fenton et al demonstrated that topical dasatinib treatment of UVB-...
Photo Challenge
What Is Your Diagnosis? Cutaneous B-cell Lymphoma
A 59-year-old white man presented with 2 large erythematous lesions on the right side of the chest wall that had gradually progressed over the...
Commentary
Health-Related Quality of Life in Skin Cancer Patients
Dermatologists often focus on treating the physical aspects of skin cancer, but it is equally important to consider the consequences that this...