Found 242 articles for: "basal cell carcinoma"
Characteristics of Superficial Basal Cell Carcinomas Containing More Aggressive Subtypes on Final Histopathologic Diagnosis
March 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 283 | Copyright © March 2021
Background: The prognosis and treatment of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) are largely dependent on tumor subtype, which is typically determined by punch or shave biopsy. Data regarding co...
Read MoreIntralesional 5-Fluorouracil for Treatment of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer: A Systematic Review
February 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 192 | Copyright © February 2021
Background: Surgical excision is the paradigm treatment option for non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC), however intralesional fluorouracil (IL 5-FU) is an efficacious alternative and supe...
Read MoreA Review of Hedgehog Inhibitors Sonidegib and Vismodegib for Treatment of Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma
February 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 156 | Copyright © February 2021
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common malignancy in fair-skinned populations. Most cases are successfully treated with surgery, but in advanced BCC—including locally advanced BCC and met...
Read MoreAcitretin for Secondary Prevention of Keratinocyte Cancers in a Veteran Population: A Retrospective Cohort Study
February 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 2 | Editorials | 225 | Copyright © February 2021
Acitretin, a vitamin A derivative used for psoriasis, can prevent keratinocyte carcinoma (KC). It induced regression of keratoacanthomas (KA) in animal models, presumably by activating retinoic acid a...
Read MoreA Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of a Nutraceutical Supplement for Promoting Hair Growth in Perimenopausal, Menopausal, and Postmenopausal Women With Thinning Hair
January 2021 | Volume 20 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 55 | Copyright © January 2021
Hair loss is a complex and multi-factorial problem that is associated with significant psychological morbidity in women....
Read MoreAnalysis of Skin Color on the American Academy of Dermatology Public Education Website
December 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 12 | Editorials | 1236 | Copyright © December 2020
Access to health information online has resulted in increased internet use to !nd medical education resources.1,2 The United States (US) population is comprised of 60.1% Whites, 18.5% Hispa...
Read MoreReal-World Effectiveness and Safety of Field- and Lesion-Directed Treatments for Actinic Keratosis
August 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 8 | Original Article | 756 | Copyright © August 2020
Background: Real-world data for actinic keratosis treatment in the United States is lacking.
Objectives: To understand real-world treatment patterns for actinic...
Read MoreThe State of Sunscreens in the US: Caveat Emptor
August 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 8 | Features | 799 | Copyright © August 2020
Cutaneous Photoaging: A Notable Pattern of Distribution of Lentigines on the Face
July 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 755 | Copyright © July 2020
Importance: Facial lentigines are a common patient complaint encountered in general and cosmetic dermatology practices. Lentigines are a marker of photoaging and understanding their d...
Read MoreOcular Dermoid in Patient With Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome
July 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 7 | Case Reports | 792 | Copyright © July 2020
Topical Fluorouracil Therapy for Residual Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma Following Mohs Micrographic Surgery
May 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 5 | Original Article | 485 | Copyright © May 2020
When treating invasive basal cell carcinoma (BCC) with Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS), including infiltrative and nodular subtypes, the goal is complete surgical removal of the tumor. In some cases, ...
Read MoreThe Effects of Primary Defect Characteristics on Reconstruction Type and Adjunctive Intervention in Mohs Micrographic Surgery: A Retrospective Review
March 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 264 | Copyright © March 2020
Background: Cosmetic concerns following Mohs Micrographic surgery (MMS) are significant and may require adjunctive treatments for unsatisfactory appearance.
Objective:Read MoreBasal Cell Carcinoma in the Nasal Vestibule
March 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 3 | Case Reports | 333 | Copyright © March 2020
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is one of the most common human malignant neoplasms and is the most prevalent skin cancer in the United States with over four million new cases reported annually.1,2Read More
Ingenol Mebutate: Expanded Utility
February 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 156 | Copyright © February 2020
Ingenol mebutate (IM) is a novel drug that was developed for the treatment of actinic keratosis (AK). The drug works by a dual mechanism of action -- a rapid induction of cell death by necrosis along ...
Read MoreLong-Term Efficacy and Safety of Superficial Radiation Therapy in Subjects With Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer: A Retrospective Registry Study
February 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 163 | Copyright © February 2020
BACKGROUND: Low-dose superficial radiation therapy (SRT) effectively treats nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) without requiring invasive...
Read MoreCombination Topical Chemotherapy for the Treatment of an Invasive Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
February 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 2 | Case Reports | 202 | Copyright © February 2020
INTRODUCTION: Standard of care for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is usually surgical, with either excision or Mohs micrographic surgery. However, surgery may not be ideal for elderly patients with num...
Read MoreRecurrent Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising Within a Linear Porokeratosis
February 2020 | Volume 19 | Issue 2 | Case Reports | 205 | Copyright © February 2020
Here we report a case of linear porokeratosis with recurrent malignant degeneration to squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) recurring six years after excision of initial SCC. A 79-year-old woman presented wi...
Read MoreMethacrylate Polymer Powder Dressing for a Nasal Surgical Defect
December 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 12 | Case Reports | 1274 | Copyright © December 2019
The fusion of technology and medicine has led to the advent of advanced wound healing techniques that may be adapted to the management of surgical defects. Shortened duration of healing and ease-of-us...
Read MoreEvaluation of Efficacy of a Skin Care Regimen Containing Methyl Estradiolpropanoate (MEP) for Treating Estrogen Deficient Skin
December 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1226 | Copyright © December 2019
BACKGROUND: Aging is a complex process due to the interplay of intrinsic factors (such as genetics and hormones) and extrinsic factors (including ultraviolet radiation and pollution). A significant ca...
Read MoreNon-Melanoma Skin Cancer Risk Among Patients in the Psoriasis Longitudinal Assessment and Registry (PSOLAR)
October 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 10 | Editorials | 1059 | Copyright © October 2019
Patients with psoriasis are at increased risk of developing non melanoma skin cancer (NMSC), including squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and basal cell carcinoma (BCC).1,2 The risk is especiall...
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