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Incidence, Site of Pediatric Melanoma Different Among Male and Female Adolescents and Young Adults
Researchers in Colorado reviewed data on melanoma in pediatric patients 10 to 19 years, finding sex-specific differences in anatomic site and incidence of the disease.
Primary Histologic Subtype an Independent Predictor of Survival in Melanoma
A comparison study of the tumor molecular profiles of NM and SSM sought to explain the distinctly different prognoses among patients with either of these 2 histologic subtypes.
Survey Shows Gaps in Skin Cancer Knowledge, Health Practices in a Population of Men
A cross-sectional survey revealed the extent of knowledge about skin cancer and skin health behaviors among residents of a Midwest homeless shelter for men.
Face-to-Face vs Teledermatology for the Diagnosis of Potential Skin Cancers
Investigators examined the effectiveness of diagnosing skin cancer by teledermatology and face-to-face interaction.
Fluorouracil Cream Best Choice for Treatment of Actinic Keratosis Lesions
For patients with multiple actinic keratosis lesions on the head, 5 percent fluorouracil cream is the most effective treatment.
Laser-Assisted Treatment Effective for Actinic Keratosis
Ablative fractional laser-assisted photodynamic therapy may be effective in treating patients with high-grade actinic keratosis.
Combination of Photodynamic, Topical Therapy Improves Outcomes in Actinic Keratosis
Researchers sought to assess the efficacy and tolerability of adding photodynamic therapy to topical interventions in patients with actinic keratoses.
Tumor Control Durable With Pembrolizumab in Merkel Cell Cancer
For patients with advanced Merkel cell carcinoma (aMCC), pembrolizumab is associated with durable tumor control and favorable overall survival.
FDA Advances Regulation to Ensure Sunscreen Safety, Efficacy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration took steps to tighten regulation of over-the-counter sunscreen products.
Race, Dermatologist Density Affect Melanoma Survival Rates
Factors positively associated with MIR included dermatologist density, percent of the population that is non-Hispanic white, and average household income.
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