research Unexpected Diagnosis of Basal Cell Carcinoma
A young man was unexpectedly diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma after a scalp examination and confocal microscopy.
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research Dermoscopy of scalp tumours: a multi‐centre study conducted by the international dermoscopy society
The study concluded that scalp tumors show different patterns based on age, gender, and tumor thickness, and emphasized the importance of early detection and scalp examinations.
research 50842 Mohs micrographic surgery for nail-unit squamous cell carcinoma
research News in brief
Researchers discovered potential origins and new treatments for skin cancer, including biomarkers for melanoma and therapies that reduce tumor growth.
research Blood MUC-18/MCAM expression in patients with melanoma: a suitable marker of poor outcome
High MUC-18/MCAM levels in blood indicate a worse outlook for melanoma patients.
research H11 More cancer, better counting or better at diagnosis? The history of skin cancer registration
High-quality data on skin cancer is crucial for understanding its trends and allocating healthcare resources effectively.
research BJD Editor's Choice
Some Greek melanoma patients have gene mutations linked to increased cancer risk, a new color feature helps diagnose melanoma, the incidence of a skin condition in the Netherlands is rare, and a gene possibly affects male-pattern baldness.
research 42629 Lower Melanoma Specific Survival Among Hispanic Patients in the USA: Analysis of the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Registry
Hispanic patients in the USA have lower survival rates for melanoma compared to non-Hispanic Whites.
research LB1602 Skin cancer in skin of color transplant patients
Non-white organ transplant patients have worse skin cancer outcomes due to later diagnosis and treatment.
research 646 SOX4 is essential for melanoma tumorigenesis
SOX4 is crucial for the development of melanoma.
research Melanoma prognosis in the United States: A state-based analysis of associated factors
Melanoma survival rates vary by state and are better where incomes are higher, more people have health insurance and education, and there are more dermatologists.
research Hair repigmentation in microcystic adnexal carcinoma
Hair repigmentation can indicate malignancy and should be investigated.
research 014 Non-melanoma skin cancer in skin of color: Cases of mistaken identity
Non-melanoma skin cancer in darker-skinned people can be misdiagnosed, so doctors need to be more aware to diagnose it correctly and early.
research A bibliometric study of the top 100 most cited articles on melanoma: insights into research trends and characteristics
Melanoma research shifted focus to immunotherapy drugs after 2010, increasing their study and citations.
research Cellular and Immunological Aspects of Basel Cell Carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma cases are rising globally.
research 15460 Perifollicular pink halo: A potential dermoscopic marker of inflammation in central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Certain immune markers may predict chemotherapy response in mesothelioma, and nivolumab is a tolerable and effective treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
research Two novel CreERT2 transgenic mouse lines to study melanocytic cells in vivo
New mouse models help study melanocytic cells for melanoma research.
research 178 Association of melanoma mortality rates and geographic density of dermatology and hematology-oncology specialists
More dermatologists in an area are linked to better survival rates for melanoma.
research Coming of Age of Melanogenesis-Related Proteins
Tyrosinase and gp100 proteins can help diagnose and treat melanoma.
research Desmoplastic melanoma presenting as primary alopecia neoplastica: a report of two cases
Two women were diagnosed with a rare melanoma that looked like hair loss but was actually a type of skin cancer.
research Dermatologic applications of direct-to-consumer genomic analysis
Living near more dermatologists and using certain cancer screening tests lowers the chance of being diagnosed with advanced skin cancer.
research Lentiginous melanoma. A clinically malignant entity that histopathologically seems benign. Case study harbouring BRAF V 600R mutation
A clinically suspected melanoma appeared benign under the microscope but was confirmed by specific tests and a rare mutation.
research Near missed diagnosis of Merkel Cell Carcinoma in a young immunocompetent woman with a recurrent left-arm mass: A case report
A young woman with a rare skin cancer was diagnosed late because her symptoms were unusual for the disease.
research Nestin is expressed in HMB‐45 negative melanoma cells in dermal parts of nodular melanoma
Nestin helps identify certain melanoma cells in nodular melanoma.
research Cellular and Immunological Aspects of Basel Cell Carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma cases are rising globally.
research Secondary Neoplasm Arising in Nevus Sebaceus of Jadassohn: A Case Report Emphasizing Early Recognition and Evaluation
Early recognition and evaluation of nevus sebaceus are crucial to detect and manage potential cancerous changes.
research Digital measurement of melasma: Towards eliminating subjectivity from treatment evaluation
The digital system for measuring melasma shows promise but needs more development for better accuracy and automation.
research Highlights
Melanoma patients can learn to check their skin, early balding in men may indicate similar risks as PCOS in women, certain criteria can help predict skin cancer behavior, small skin cancer may not need extra therapy after surgery, and sterile gloves don't reduce infection in minor surgeries.
research Association between nodular melanoma depth and area-based socioeconomic status, healthcare access, and preventive services use in the United States
Melanoma thickness at diagnosis is linked to access to dermatologists and preventive services, not to socioeconomic status.