Clinical Challenge: Firm, Waxy Nodule on the Nose
A patient presents with a bump on the tip of the nose that has been present for several months.
Skin Cancer
Mohs Micrographic Surgery Provides a Modest Survival Advantage for Melanoma Patients
Treatment of early stage invasive melanoma with Mohs micrographic surgery was associated with moderately improved overall survival compared with traditional wide margin excision.
Real-World Data Support Gut Microbiota as an Independent Driver of Response to ICIs in Lung Cancer, Melanoma
Antibiotic therapy administered prior to treatment with ICIs was negatively associated with OS across tumor types, as well as tumor response, the researchers noted.
Herbicide Exposure Associated With Increased Risk for Cutaneous Melanoma
An increased risk for cutaneous melanoma is noted in individuals exposed to herbicides; dermal exposure to pesticides is the most important route of uptake for exposed individuals.
How Do Melanoma Survivors and Their Partners Feel About Skin Self-Examination?
This study sought to determine gender differences regarding melanoma survivors’ perceptions of partner support and comfort in performing skin self-examinations.
Simultaneous PDT Reduces Pain During Treatment of Actinic Keratoses
The study defines a simple modification of the PDT regimen that nearly eliminates pain during illumination, yet provides the same clinical benefit in terms of AK lesion clearance.
Non-melanoma Skin Cancers Are Less Likely to be Treated in Elderly Patients
Unlike previous studies, the researchers found that in their practice, no-treatment rates between elderly and nonelderly patients with biopsy-proven NMSCs were significantly different.
Clinical Challenge: Dark Brown Lesions on the Foot
A man presents with well-circumscribed, dark brown lesions on his foot.
Risk for Cutaneous Melanoma Not Significantly Higher Among Current, Former Smokers
Study finds a strong inverse association between cigarette smoking and melanoma risk among men.
Initial Staging Images for Melanoma Often Show Incidental Findings
The study results provide additional context for clinical interpretation of radiographic evaluations of patients with melanoma and help inform the risk-benefit analysis of staging recommendations.
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