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Basal Cell Carcinoma
Skin and Aging is the most comphrehensive resource on the web regarding the subject of Basal Cell Carcinoma and how it affects dermatology professionals. Feel free to browse through our articles below. |
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Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Skin: Molecular Studies and Rational Drug Development
While genetically-induced skin cancers are rare, understanding their mechanism provides insights into the causes and treatment of all skin cancers.
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What Kind of Ear Piercing Is This?
Diagnosis: Basal Cell Carcinoma Causing Ear Piercing Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is the most common skin cancer diagnosed in the United States, comprising up to 75% of nonmelanoma skin cancers.1 It arises from the basal layer of the epidermis, and although it has low metastatic potential, it may result in local destruction of the skin and surrounding structures. J Am Acad Dermatol 1990; 23: 694 23. Stenquist B, Wennberg AM, Gisslen H, Larko O. Treatment of aggressive basal cell carcinoma with...
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What Is This Slow-Growing Pigmented Lesion?
Diagnosis: Pigmented Basal Cell Carcinoma (PBCC)Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common of all malignant skin tumors, with approximately 1 million new cases occurring annually and an increasing incidence in the United States.1 Most BCCs arise in the sun-exposed areas of the head and neck, and are more common in males, elderly patients and individuals with fair skin. found that pigment “speckling” in discrete, solitary skin-colored tumors was consistent with a diagnosis of ...
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Cutaneous Epithelial Malignancies
Research findings, clinical experience and applications with newer agents.
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What Is This Small Growth?
Diagnosis: Fibroepithelioma of PinkusDespite the debate about its true nature, fibroepithelioma of Pinkus (FEP) is considered a rare variant of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) with an approximate frequency of 0.3% to 1.4%. ” Recently, authors have debated whether this lesion is benign or malignant.5,7 Bowen and Leboit5 conducted a study that concludes FEP is more similar to trichoblastoma, a benign neoplasm with primitive hair follicle differentiation,8 than to BCC, a malignant ...
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Skin Cancer in African-Americans
Skin Cancer in African-Americans Insights Into Ethnic Skin and Hair: Skin Cancer in African-Americans - By Heather Woolery-Lloyd, M.D. S kin cancers are less frequently observed in African-American patients. Overall Distribution One study of 215 patients compared the distribution of all skin cancers in Caucasian and Hispanic patients to African-American patients. Although both African-American and Caucasian patients in the irradiated group were more likely to develop BCC, the greater ...
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Part 2: CME #125: What Did We Learn in 2005?
Highlights of research, controversies and technological advances for this past year.
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Skin Cancer Update
Highlights of news and new research.
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What Caused These Skin Changes?
Xeroderma pigmentosum: Defective DNA repair causes skin cancer and neurodegeneration. Xeroderma pigmentosum and the role of UV-induced DNA damage in skin cancer. Specific UV-induced mutation spectrum in the p53 gene of skin tumors from DNA-repair-deficient xeroderma pigmentosum patients.
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Using Biologic Agents Off-Label
These authors explore the myriad off-label uses for these versatile drugs.
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Not Just Skin Deep: New Concepts & Approaches to Acne & "Actinic Keratosis"
This Supplement includes the proceedings from a Johns Hopkins CME Symposium
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 THE MANY FACES OF ROSACEA
Topical Treatment of Rosacea: A Clinical Update
One out of every 22 people in the United States has
rosacea, a chronic, progressive, inflammatory skin
condition that causes a variety of facial cutaneous
and ocular symptoms. Although rosacea predominantly
affects adults between the ages of 30 and 50 years, 3 clinicians
routinely treat patients with rosacea well into their 60s, 70s
and even 80s.
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 CME Critical Reviews of Clinical Data:
Focus on Anti-TNF Agents
for the Treatment of Psoriasis
Psoriasis is one of several systemic diseases presenting
chiefly with cutaneous symptoms and with the potential
to negatively impact the overall health and quality of life
of patients.The immediate concern of most patients is likely to
be prompt resolution of the skin involvement...
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 Fall Clinical Dermatology 2007
An Update On Advance In Acne And Excerpts From What's New In The Medicine Cabinet
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 Acne Case Reports
Articles in this supplement are based on the proceedings from the 13th annual Acne Case Reports Roundtable Meeting.
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 2007 ADVANCES IN COSMETIC &
MEDICAL DERMATOLOGY
“MAUI DERM” CONFERENCE
ARTICLES IN THIS SUPPLEMENT ARE BASED ON SELECTED PRESENTATIONS
FROM THE ADVANCES IN COSMETIC & MEDICAL DERMATOLOGY
“MAUI DERM” 2007 CONFERENCE
HELD JANUARY 17-22, 2007, IN MAUI, HAWAII.
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 July 2007 CME Supplement
Nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is the most common malignancy, affecting
more than 1 million people in the United States alone.
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 2007 Winter Dermatology Conference Hawaii®
Based on selected presentations from the Winter Dermatology Conference® held in Kohala Coast, Hawaii, January 13-17, 2007.
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 2006 4th Annual Fall Conference Supplemental Proceedings
Articles in this supplement are based
on selected presentations from the
SDPA 4th Annual Fall CME Conference
held November 8-11, 2006, in San Diego, CA.
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