From the Vault: In this article from JDD, a multi state BRFSS analysis finds higher skin cancer history in rural populations and In this article from the JDD vault, authors…
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From the Vault: Noninvasive RNA from Tape Strips Differentiates AK from SCC In this article from the JDD vault, authors report a single center study that used adhesive tape strips…
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From the Vault: Fecal transplant may revive immunotherapy responses in melanoma We pulled this February 2024 vault article because it’s been a popular read. It’s a focused review of microbiota‑modulating…
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From the Vault: Fecal microbiota transplant may revive ICI responses in metastatic melanoma We went into the JDD vault to highlight a focused review of microbiota‑modulating interventions in metastatic melanoma treated…
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Mohs proves highly effective for female genital skin cancers - pooled review reports ~95% cure A targeted systematic review of the literature identified 166 treated cases of extramammary Paget’s disease,…
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Neoadjuvant Hedgehog Inhibitors: Gaining Ground in Mohs for BCC? A recent survey of American College of Mohs Surgery members reveals that 22% of Mohs surgeons are already using hedgehog pathway…
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Researchers at NYU Langone Health and the Perlmutter Cancer Center have discovered why many patients with melanoma are resistant to current treatments and how an existing drug class is effective…
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What Skin Toxicities May Signal in Melanoma Patients on Immunotherapy Cutaneous immune-related adverse events (irCAEs) are among the most common side effects seen in patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs)…
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Painless™ PDT vs. Conventional PDT: A Quick Look at Patient Comfort in AK Treatment Actinic keratosis (AK) is one of the most common conditions treated by dermatologists, and photodynamic therapy…
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Melanoma Education on Instagram: What’s Missing—Especially for Skin of Color As melanoma rates rise, with a projected 7.3% increase in new cases and 3.8% rise in mortality in 2024, the…
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What to Expect When Treating SCC In Situ with Mohs Surgery While squamous cell carcinoma in situ (SCCIS) is typically considered a low-risk skin cancer, treatment decisions, especially around surgical…
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EMPSGC: Why Mohs Might Be the Better Choice Endocrine Mucin Producing Sweat Gland Carcinoma (EMPSGC) is rare, low-grade, and slow-growing—but it’s not without risk. Though uncommon, recurrence and even distant…
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