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Make the Diagnosis: He Has Facial Lesions--and So Do Some Teammates. What's Up?

A 17-year-old mixed martial arts athlete presented to the doctor with complaints of facial lesions that developed 4 days prior. Can you diagnose the patient?

Nov 26, 2024
Image of a man with facial lesions.
Patients With Melanoma Brain Mets May Fare Better With RT Before Immunotherapy

Meta-analysis shows better PFS, OS with RT-first approach, but issue requires more study

Nov 22, 2024
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Accuracy of Skin Cancer Diagnosis Varies by Physician, Exam Method

Greatest diagnostic accuracy with experienced dermatologists using dermoscopy

Nov 14, 2024
A photo of a dermatologist using a dermatoscope to examine a woman’s neck.
Watch for Psoriasis After Cancer Immunotherapy, Study Says

PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors singled out for association

Nov 07, 2024
A photo of a female dermatologist examining the psoriasis on her male patient’s elbow.
Risk of a Second Primary Melanoma Similar Regardless of Race/Ethnicity

Differences in absolute, relative risk highlight complexities of analyzing rare events

Oct 09, 2024
A photo of a female dermatologist examining a man’s back with a dermatoscope.
Selective Role for Single-Agent Ipilimumab After Anti-PD-1 Failure in Melanoma

Two-year survival in second line for patients with BRAF/NRAS wild-type tumors

Oct 08, 2024
 A computer rendering of a monoclonal antibody attacking a melanoma cell.
What Skin Says About Health

Knowing what to look for can mean the difference between life and death

Oct 03, 2024
The YouTube thumbnail with Siobhan Deshauer, MD, a photo of skin tags, and the words: HIGH SUGAR.
Where Are Trump's Medical Records? New Sunscreen Under Review; Why Condoms Are Nixed

Health news and commentary gathered by Ƶ staff

Oct 03, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Timely Skin Cancer Screening After Organ Transplant Still Lacking

Only a minority of patients adhered to SUNTRAC screening recommendations

Sep 26, 2024
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Higher Steroid Dose for ICI Toxicity Harms Cancer Survival, Analysis Suggests

More data for discussion of controversial association between steroids, immunotherapy

Aug 19, 2024
A photo of a box of prednisolone tablets.
Outcomes in Resected Melanoma Influenced by Timing of Recurrence

Early recurrence after anti-PD-1/L1 likely to benefit more from anti-CTLA-4, targeted agents

Aug 08, 2024
 A photo of melanoma.
Make the Diagnosis: Can You Explain Her Rash and Conjunctival Injection?

A 13-year-old Mexican girl was brought to the doctor by her father for a rash that developed on her face over the last 3 days.

Jul 10, 2024
Young girl's face with a red rash
Can Narrow Margins Suffice for Some Smaller Low-Risk Melanomas In Situ?

Strategy in a selected population could reduce morbidity and costs, researchers argue

Jul 07, 2024
A close up photo of melanoma.
Dermatologist Debunks Sunscreen Misinformation Making the Rounds on Social Media

Focus should be on protecting your skin amid rising rates of skin cancer, she said

Jun 25, 2024
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