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To the Editor: Dermatologic surgery is generally considered safe with estimated complication rates of <2%.1-3 However, evaluation of the factors that contribute to complications gains merit in the context of the vast numbers of dermatologic procedures performed annually. This retrospective case-control study explores host and procedural variables associated with surgical wound dehiscence (SWD)...
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Mashup Score: 0An inventory of current interventions to improve dermatologic clinical assessment in skin of color and recommendations for continued advancement - 1 year(s) ago
Despite documented disparities with regard to treatment of skin of color (SOC) among dermatology trainees, a consensus has not yet been established as to how to improve trainee experiences with regard to SOC pathology. Our study objective was to systematically review the literature and assess interventions that have been implemented thus far to increase trainee competence and/or confidence in…
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To the Editor: Dermatological imaging is extensively used both in clinical practice and clinical trials, especially for diagnosis and severity assessment. The problem is that images require a minimum visual quality in order to be analyzed, be it by a doctor or an algorithm. Images that lack visual quality can derail the clinical process, disrupt clinical trials, and pose a risk to patient…
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The worldwide outbreak of monkeypox has evidenced the usefulness of the dermatologic manifestations for its diagnosis.
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To the Editor: Cutaneous immune-related adverse events (cirAEs), an adverse effect from immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), can be associated with significant morbidity, at times necessitating termination of their ICI regimen,1 despite improving overall survival (OS) in many patients.2,3 Dermatologists play an increasingly critical role in the management of cirAEs;4 however, there is a paucity…
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Primary melanoma management relies on tumor extirpation and staging sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in eligible patients. This study compares SLNB utilization in patients undergoing wide local excision (WLE) or Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS).
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Concerns remain regarding whether oral antibiotic or isotretinoin use for acne is associated with increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); little is known about whether acne itself is associated with IBD.
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Mashup Score: 2Skin disorders and interstitial lung disease: Part II—The spectrum of cutaneous diseases with lung disease association - 1 year(s) ago
Part 2 of this 2-part CME introduces dermatologists to noninfectious inflammatory skin diseases associated with pulmonary involvement. In many cases, dermatologists may be the first physicians recognizing respiratory complications associated with these diagnoses. Because pulmonary involvement is often the leading cause of morbidity and mortality, dermatologists should be comfortable screening and…
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Mashup Score: 1Indoor tanning is associated with an increased risk of multiple primary melanomas: A case-control study - 1 year(s) ago
To the Editor: A history of over 10 indoor tanning exposures is associated with an increased risk for melanoma.1,2 Further, our clinical experience is that indoor tanning is the most frequent cause of multiple primary melanomas (MPMs). To investigate this relationship, we performed a case-control study approved by the Northwestern University Institutional Review Board (STU00211546). Cases were…
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To the Editor: National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines for Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) recommend excision of the primary tumor and sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) for staging. NCCN guidelines include Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) as an excision technique and recommend sending a debulking excision for staging with paraffin-embedded vertical permanent sections.1
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Complications in dermatologic surgery: A case-control study exploring factors associated with postsurgical infection and wound dehiscence in a large national group practice (JAAD) #mohs #dermtwitter https://t.co/mMa9n3nIcJ