Skin Cancer

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A poster presentation from the 19th Annual Skin of Color Society Scientific Symposium analyzed the differences in presentation of cutaneous melanoma among Asian American and Pacific Islander patients.

Aminolevulinic acid 20% topical solution activated by pulsed dye laser and blue light achieves positive results in treating squamous cell carcinoma.

Orit Markowitz, MD, discusses the future of non-invasive lasers in removing skin cancer and cancerous lesions, ultimately allowing patients to leave the practice without a bandaid.

In this week’s Pointers with Portela, the 208SkinDoc interviews a patient who has battled stage IV melanoma for many years.

Physicians talk about the challenges they face with patients as well as available treatment options.

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Experts in dermatology discuss non-surgical treatment options for basal cell carcinoma.

In a murine model, application of PALA in topical fashion led to reductions in tumor grades and numbers.

More than $600,000 have been donated to raise awareness of melanoma with the #Stickit2Melanoma pledge.

Reynolds discussed what attendees need to know about using cemiplimab to target their difficult skin cancer patients at the Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference for PAs and NPs.

Investigators compared data among patients with vitiligo and the general population.

Principal investigator Jason Luke, MD, discusses what the new data means for melanoma treatment moving forward.

In part 4 of this Frontline Forum series, John M. Strasswimmer, MD, PhD; Andrew H. Weinstein, MD; Neal Bhatia, MD; Laura Ferris, MD; and Aaron S. Farberg, MD, discuss solutions for managing and treating patients with basal cell carcinoma.

Researchers conducted a systematic review of pediatric melanoma.

Learn from a panel of sun protection experts on how to effectively prepare your patients for the summer sun.

Coastal regions require environmentally-protective sun protection measures and best practices.

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While receiving checkpoint inhibitor therapy, patients with advanced melanoma benefitted from a telehealth exercise program.

In part 3 of this Frontline Forum series, John M. Strasswimmer, MD, PhD; Andrew H. Weinstein, MD; Neal Bhatia, MD; Laura Ferris, MD; and Aaron S. Farberg, MD, discuss solutions for managing and treating patients with basal cell carcinoma.

The first-of-a-kind product uses a topically applied small peptide fluorescent dye and handheld imager to non-invasively detect a biomarker of early tissue changes.

Renata Block, MMS, PA-C, spearheaded a skin cancer screening event for veterans in her hometown.

In part 2 of this Frontline Forum series, John M. Strasswimmer, MD, PhD; Andrew H. Weinstein, MD; Neal Bhatia, MD; Laura Ferris, MD; and Aaron S. Farberg, MD, discuss solutions for managing and treating patients with basal cell carcinoma.

Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD, shares pearls from his research in benzene contamination in sunscreens and what advice he shares with patients.

Leading clinicians discuss sun protection best practices based on weather, climate, and travel needs.

Leading clinicians discuss sun protection and special issues in photosensitivity.

Leading clinicians debunk 5 of the most common sunscreen myths.

Leading clinicians discuss sun protection best practices and recommendations for the upcoming summer months.

Patient adherence to self-management strategies can be difficult.

Catch up on the innovative pearls shared at the 2023 American College of Mohs Surgery including strategies to enhace the patient experience, the role artificial intelligence plays in dermatologic care, and more.