squamous cell carcinoma

Skin Cancer and Photoprotection in People of Color
146071460714607photoprotectionDuring the 2021 Skin of Color Update virtual conference, Dr. Maritza Perez opened her lecture by sharing her goal: to assess what is known about skin cancer and photoprotection in people of color. Dr. Perez is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, who commissioned a workforce to look into this subject. What is known about the epidemiology of keratinocyte carcinomas in people of color? …
photoprotection
Actinic Keratoses: Evidence-Based Treatment Options
126891268912689Actinic KeratosesDr. Hanke, a dermatologic surgeon who needs no introduction (but I’ll give one anyway!) provided us with an evidence-based discussion of field treatments available for actinic keratoses at ODAC 2021 conference. Just to name a few of Dr. Hanke’s accomplishments, he is the current Senior Vice President of the Skin Cancer Foundation, Senior editor of JDD, and the former president of the AAD, A …
Actinic Keratoses
Patient Buzz: Tattoo-Related Skin Reactions
124911249112491Tattoo-related skin reactionsAllure recently wrote an article about why tattoos can become itchy and raised. What common and uncommon skin reactions should dermatologists keep in mind when treating tattooed patients? For an expert opinion, I contacted Rhode Island dermatologist Matthew Willett, MD, FAAD. What common skin reactions can occur in people shortly after getting a tattoo? The most common acute skin reaction …
Tattoo-related skin reactions
Severe Oral Mucositis: A Rare Adverse Event of Pembrolizumab
124461244612446Oral MucositisTreatment of malignancy with anti-programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) immune checkpoint inhibitors can cause mucocutaneous side effects resulting from T cell activation. Due to their recent development, the full side effect profile remains to be fully elucidated, however dermatologic adverse events are most common. The main oral toxicities of these immune checkpoint inhibitors include: xerostomia, dysg …
Oral Mucositis
Squamous Cell Carcinoma – Friday Pop Quiz 02/12
122991229912299 What complication can occur if this disease is left untreated? A. Development of a squamous cell carcinoma B. Testicular torsion C. Erectile dysfunction D. Impotence E. Pseudo-ainhum To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.  Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review.  A product of SanovaWorks. …