INTRODUCTIONAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by recurrent eczematous lesions and pruritus.1 Beyond its significant impact on patient quality of life, its systemic inflammatory nature may…
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INTRODUCTIONEruptive keratoacanthomas (KAs) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) are recognized side effects of monotherapy with BRAF inhibitors.1 These adverse effects have also been observed with other kinase inhibitors (KI), immune…
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BACKGROUNDActinic keratosis (AK) is a prevalent skin lesion induced by ultraviolet (UV) radiation, serving as a precursor to squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Ultraviolet A (UVA) rays constitute approximately 95% of…
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INTRODUCTIONImmune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are a form of immunotherapy that have contributed to substantial improvements in both the morbidity and mortality of melanoma and include monoclonal antibodies targeting cytotoxic T-lymphocyte…
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INTRODUCTIONChatGPT (OpenAI), a widely used large language model (LLM), was publicly released prior to the 2024 dermatology residency application cycle, allowing applicants access to an advanced tool capable of generating…
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INTRODUCTIONPressure injuries are exceedingly common lesions which cause a great deal of morbidity, especially in the elderly.1 Treatment is mostly supportive, with avoidance of pressure on the injury being the…
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INTRODUCTIONEndocrine Mucin Producing Sweat Gland Carcinoma (EMPSGC) is a rare, low-grade neuroendocrine cutaneous adnexal neoplasm. This tumor is more common in women than men, and the median age at presentation…
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INTRODUCTIONThe American Cancer Society estimates a 7.3% increase in new melanoma cases in 2024 and a 3.8% rise in mortality.1 According to SEER data, melanoma incidence rates are lowest in…
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INTRODUCTIONCutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in situ (SCCis), also known as Bowen's disease, is a common intra-epidermal, low-grade malignancy that predominantly occurs on chronically sun-exposed skin, such as the head, neck,…
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INTRODUCTIONActinic keratoses (AK) are common precancerous lesions characterized by rough, scaly patches resulting from chronic sun exposure. With the potential to progress to squamous cell carcinoma, effective treatment of AKs…
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INTRODUCTIONMelanoma is one of the most common malignancies in the United States (US) and has the highest mortality rate of any skin cancer.1 A study exploring the effects of dermatologist…
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INTRODUCTIONHydroxy acids (HAs) are a diverse class of topical agents with a decades-long tenure in dermatology, used for acne, ichthyosis, keratoses, warts, psoriasis, and photoaging. HAs are classified into alpha…
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