COVID-19 Lockdown: Melanomas Still Diagnosed but Follow-Up Decreased
Italian researchers retrospectively compared dermatologic and surgical activity in their melanoma unit from February to May, 2020, with data from the same period in 2019.
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Increased Risk of Skin Cancer Linked to Long-Term Use of Certain Diuretics
A team of investigators sought to assess the relationship between thiazides, thiazide-like diuretics, or calcium channel blockers and the development of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or cutaneous malignant melanoma.
Algorithm Aids Diagnosis of Atypical Melanocytic Skin Lesions
The influence of body location on the intuitive diagnosis performed in teledermoscopy by dermatologists of differing skill levels was investigated.
High Frequency Basal Cell Carcinoma—Who is at Risk?
A study sought to establish prevalence of HF-BCC in the US and the characterization of patients with HF-BCC in the US.
FDA: Small Risk of Skin Cancer With Hydrochlorothiazide Use
Hydrochlorothiazide is indicated for the management of hypertension either as the sole therapeutic agent, or in combination with other antihypertensives.
Melanomas Diagnosed in Summer Are Associated With Better Survival
Questioning the seasonal variations in the diagnosis of skin melanoma yields interesting findings.
Vitamin D Plasma Level Variations in Adults With vs Without Sunscreen
Variation in plasma levels of vitamin D with the use of sunscreen in adults exposed to the sun was similar to that of adults exposed without sunscreen.
New AI System Aids Diagnosis of More Than 100 Skin Diseases
The potential of the deep learning models to be used for screening melanoma and other dermatologic disorders is reviewed in this study.
Men With Melanoma Have Worse Survival Rates Than Women
Awareness of poorer survival in men with melanoma — and prevention — might lead to lower incidence and mortality.
New Consensus Recommendations on Noninvasive Melanoma Detection Techniques
Recommendations for the appropriate use of non-invasive techniques for facilitating melanoma detection have been generated by a committee of dermato-oncologists.
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