INTRODUCTIONPrimary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma (pc-ALCL) is a CD30+ subtype of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). It typically presents as one or more nodules on the skin with a dermal…
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INTRODUCTIONLeiomyomas are benign neoplasms derived from smooth muscle and are primarily found in the gastrointestinal and female genital tract. In the skin, leiomyomas present as dermal-based nodules or papules with…
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INTRODUCTIONSorafenib is an antineoplastic agent that acts through inhibition of C-RAF and B-RAF kinases, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGF).1 Sorafenib has been approved by…
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BACKGROUNDReflectance Confocal Microscopy (RCM) is a new tool in the diagnosis and monitoring of skin disease. RCM uses an 830 nm laser to illuminate the skin and captures horizontal cross-sectional…
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INTRODUCTIONArsenic is a well-established carcinogen that increases one’s risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma, classically resulting in multiple lesions and involving the palms and soles after decades of latency.1,4 A…
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INTRODUCTIONSuperficial repair after excisions helps to optimize cosmetic outcomes. While playing a minor role in providing structural integrity, superficial closures primarily serve to improve wound edge approximations. In most dermatologic…
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INTRODUCTIONOnychomycosis is a fungal nail infection accounting for half of all nail conditions seen in clinical practice. It causes both physical and social impairment in patients worldwide,1,2 prompting the search…
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Skin Cancer Foundation Awards Grants for Skin Cancer ResearchThe Skin Cancer Foundation hosted its annual Member Reception on March 1 at the Eaton Hotel in Washington, D.C., during the American…
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Marketing is in a constant state of change. Google updates their algorithms almost weekly. Social media platforms add new features. Technology provides more innovation. The list goes on and on.A…
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Addressing the Challenges of Treating Actinic KeratosisActinic keratosis (AK) represents one of the most common diagnoses in our dermatology practices. The incidence of AK lesions continues to rise, along with…
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Actinic keratosis (AK) lesions are common epidermal neoplasms that present as erythematous, hyper-keratotic, scaly papules on a background of chronic sun damage. It is widely accepted that AKs represent the…
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