Skin Cancer Journal Articles

• Safety of IV Golimumab in RA, PsA, and AS A pooled analysis of data from three trials provides insight into the safety profile of IV golimumab for the treatment of these rheumatologic conditions.
  Arthritis Research & Therapy, May 18, 2022
• Gene Therapy for Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa This review discusses the principles of gene therapy and its application to recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, the most debilitating variant of EB. Where does current research stand?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, April 26, 2022
• Atypical Ulcer on Stasis Dermatitis: Achromic Melanoma This report describes a case of ulcerated achromic melanoma in a patient with stasis dermatitis. How was the diagnosis confirmed?
  Wounds, April 06, 2022
• Management of Cutaneous SCC of the Scalp With Brain Exposure This case of advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the scalp with exposure of the brain was managed with a palliative approach.
  Wounds, March 16, 2022
• Views on Mobile Health Apps for Skin Cancer Screening What needs to be done to increase successful adoption of skin cancer mHealth screening apps? This survey explored perceived barriers and facilitators regarding the use of these mobile apps.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, December 14, 2021
• Malignancy Risk in Patients With Secukinumab-treated Psoriasis Does treatment with secukinumab increase the risk of malignancy in patients being treated for psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, December 07, 2021
• Sunscreens and Photoaging: A Review of Current Literature The importance of sunscreens goes beyond their use in preventing sunburn. This review highlights their utility in photoaging and dyspigmentation and discusses the components of an ideal sunscreen.
  American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, November 24, 2021
• Labeling Laws for Personal Care Products: Pitfalls for Consumers What do "hypoallergenic", "sensitive skin", and "fragrance-free" really mean? This article outlines regulatory policies that consumers should be aware of when evaluating personal care products.
  Skin Therapy Letter, October 29, 2021
• Interventions for Basal Cell Carcinoma Which are the most effective interventions for primary basal cell carcinoma? This systemic review examined the current evidence for both surgical and non-surgical treatments.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, October 13, 2021
• A Clinical and Biological Review of Keratoacanthoma Can keratoacanthomas be differentiated from cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma? This review compares the pathophysiology and clinical characteristics of the two, suggesting they are distinct entities.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, September 29, 2021
• Use of Amniotic Tissue-Derived Allografts Post-Mohs Surgery Could the application of this allograft help promote wound closure in Mohs micrographic surgical wounds?
  Wounds, September 17, 2021
• Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp A better understanding of the clinical and histological characteristics of erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp could help guide the diagnosis of this condition.
  Wounds, August 06, 2021
• Tape Strips in Dermatology Research Learn about the technique of tape stripping, a simple, minimally invasive method to access components of the epidermis. What information can be obtained, and for which dermatoses is it best suited?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, July 22, 2021
• Prevalence and Outcome of COVID-19 in Cancer Patients How susceptible are cancer patients to COVID-19, and how might the infection impact outcomes?
  Journal of the National Cancer Institute, June 30, 2021
• HPV Vaccine in Management of HPV-associated Cutaneous Lesions Is there a role for the HPV vaccine in treating HPV-related dermatologic conditions such as common warts, genital warts, keratinocyte carcinoma, and epidermodysplasia verruciformis?
  Skin Therapy Letter, June 18, 2021
• Biopsy Outperforms RCM in Diagnosing and Subtyping BCC This study investigated whether a correct diagnosis and subtype could be determined using reflectance confocal microscopy in patients with a clinically suspected primary basal cell carcinoma.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, May 06, 2021
• 2020 British Guidelines for Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Review a summary of the latest updates regarding clinical management of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, as presented in the 2020 guidelines from the British Association of Dermatologists.
  The British Journal of Dermatology, March 31, 2021
• Nicotinamide: Safety & Differences From Niacin Nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3, is an oral treatment option for actinic keratosis, squamous and basal cell carcinomas, and bullous pemphigoid. How does it relate to niacin--and how is it used?
  Skin Therapy Letter, February 23, 2021
• Cutaneous Involvement in Plasma Cell Myeloma This study highlights the histopathologic findings and the differential diagnostic considerations for plasma cell neoplasms in skin.
  American Journal of Clinical Pathology, February 10, 2021
• Ex Vivo Confocal Microscopy: Revolution in Fast Pathology This review highlights recent developments in ex vivo confocal microscopy in the evaluation of dermatological disorders. What benefits does it provide over conventional histopathology?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, January 05, 2021