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10/15/2021
Tristan Hasbargen, PA-C
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) was a popular dermatologic treatment more than 100 years ago until newer medications came to market. Recent studies of PDT have shown some efficacy of treating actinic keratoses.
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) was a popular dermatologic treatment more than 100 years ago until newer medications came to market. Recent studies of PDT have shown some efficacy of treating actinic keratoses.
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) was a...
10/15/2021
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09/15/2021
Linda Susan Marcus, MD
Novel diagnostic tests may be useful in helping to detect malignancy, particularly if the test can be used by the patient remotely. Like any new therapy or technique, these tests need more study to determine their clinical utility for...
Novel diagnostic tests may be useful in helping to detect malignancy, particularly if the test can be used by the patient remotely. Like any new therapy or technique, these tests need more study to determine their clinical utility for...
Novel diagnostic tests may be...
09/15/2021
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Feature Story
08/16/2021
Jeremy Youse, MD
Personal ancedotes and published research are starting to explore how the pandemic may have impacted skin cancer diagnosis and care. Dermatologists have to take an active role in patient outreach to improve downstream outcomes.
Personal ancedotes and published research are starting to explore how the pandemic may have impacted skin cancer diagnosis and care. Dermatologists have to take an active role in patient outreach to improve downstream outcomes.
Personal ancedotes and published...
08/16/2021
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Office-Based Surface Radiotherapy for the Dermatology Clinic: A Two-Case Study
Feature Story
03/12/2021
Steven A. Davis, MD
Standard of care for patients with nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) remains to be surgical treatment. A number of techniques, including standard excision, Mohs micrographic surgery, and electrodesiccation and...
Standard of care for patients with nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) remains to be surgical treatment. A number of techniques, including standard excision, Mohs micrographic surgery, and electrodesiccation and...
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03/12/2021
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Primary Cutaneous Myoepithelial Carcinoma Discovered Incidentally During Mohs Surgery
Feature Story
02/16/2021
Vassiliki Papastavros, MD, Pavan K. Nootheti, MD, FAAD, FACMS
Primary cutaneous myoepithelial carcinoma is very rare, with fewer than 15 cases reported in the literature to date. In our patient, primary cutaneous myoepithelial carcinoma was discovered incidentally during Mohs...
Primary cutaneous myoepithelial carcinoma is very rare, with fewer than 15 cases reported in the literature to date. In our patient, primary cutaneous myoepithelial carcinoma was discovered incidentally during Mohs...
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02/16/2021
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A Tender Eyebrow Nodule Heralding the Malignant Degeneration of a Spiradenoma
Feature Story
12/14/2020
Christopher White, DO, Tesia Kolodziejczyk, BA, Kristin Witfill, DO
While uncommon, the diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous adnexal tumors such as spiradenocarcinoma are incredibly important for prognostic implications.   Spiradenocarcinomas are rare, malignant eccrine tumors...
While uncommon, the diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous adnexal tumors such as spiradenocarcinoma are incredibly important for prognostic implications.   Spiradenocarcinomas are rare, malignant eccrine tumors...
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12/14/2020
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Noninvasive Diagnosis of Melanoma for Today’s Dermatologist
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02/13/2020
Justin Creel, MD, Blake Boudreaux, MS-IV, Haley Harrington, MS-III
Early detection of melanoma could reduce years of life lost per death and improve patient outcomes. The authors compare the advantages and limitations of two methods, reflectance confocal microscopy and noninvasive genomic analysis, as...
Early detection of melanoma could reduce years of life lost per death and improve patient outcomes. The authors compare the advantages and limitations of two methods, reflectance confocal microscopy and noninvasive genomic analysis, as...
Early detection of melanoma...
02/13/2020
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Feature Story
03/29/2019
A recent article, published in the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology, suggests an optimized approach for conducting skin exams that could reduce wasted time and movements while also improving accuracy. Corresponding author, Matthew...
A recent article, published in the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology, suggests an optimized approach for conducting skin exams that could reduce wasted time and movements while also improving accuracy. Corresponding author, Matthew...
A recent article, published in...
03/29/2019
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