A Review of Acne in Ethnic Skin: Pathogenesis, Clinical Manifestations, and Management Strategies
April 2010
Erica C. Davis, MD; Valerie D. Callender, MD
Dr. Davis is from Callender Skin & Laser Center, Mitchellville, Maryland.
Dr. Callendar is from Callender Skin & Laser Center, Mitchellville, Maryland and Department of Dermatology, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC. Read the rest of this article »
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Management of High-Risk Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
April 2010
Lorraine Jennings, MD; Chrysalyne D. Schmults, MD
Drs. Jennings and Schmults are from Mohs Micrographic Surgery Center, Department of Dermatology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Abstract
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma is an increasing public health concern, representing the second most common cancer in the United States. High-risk cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma represents a subgroup of this disease, where patients are at higher risk of metastasis and death. To date, there are no accepted criteria for defining or managing these patients. This review discusses the current state of knowledge of high-risk cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and outlines reasonable management strategies based on available data. (J Clin Aesthetic Dermatol. 2010;3(4):39–48.) Read the rest of this article »
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The Risk of Fluoroquinolone-induced Tendinopathy and Tendon Rupture: What Does The Clinician Need To Know?
April 2010
Grace K. Kim, DO; James Q. Del Rosso, DO, FAOCD
Dr. Kim is Dermatology Research Fellow, Mohave Skin & Cancer Clinics, Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Del Rosso is Dermatology Residency Director, Valley Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. Disclosure: Drs. Kim and Del Rosso report no relevant conflicts of interest. Read the rest of this article »
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