Amputation was considered the rule for nail unit melanoma for decades. To date, there have been no guidelines for the treatment of melanoma of the nail unit. Several studies have shown that there is no evidence that aggressive amputation is associated with higher survival rates. The recent ...
Nail involvement affects 80–90 % of patients with plaque psoriasis, and is even more prevalent in patients with psoriatic arthritis. This review is the result of a systemic approach to the literature and covers topical, intralesional, conventional systemic, and biologic systemic treatments, as well...
The guidelines, which were released this week, cover the treatment of primary cutaneous melanoma for all age groups.In addition to cutaneous melanoma, the guidelines include melanoma of the nail unit, but not primary melanoma of the mucous membranes or uveal melanoma. In this slideshow, we ...
“I have used Dr Mayou for years as my children’s dermatologist and was very pleased to discover she could take care of me as well. She has been extremely helpful, checking for melanoma and other skin issues as well as more cosmetic concerns. I have found her to be sensible and practi...
When considering skin problems, one might imagine dry patches or annoyingacnetreatable with over-the-counter solutions. However, a far more dangerous condition can stealthily invade and spread rapidly through your body: melanoma. This type of skin cancer, which originates in the melanocytes—the cel...
Surgical Treatment of Nail Apparatus Melanoma in situ: The Use of Artificial Dermis in Reconstruction Dermatologic Surgery 27 , 269-273 /Brodland DG. The treatment of nail apparatus melanoma with Mohs micrographic surgery. Dermatol Surg . 2001;27:269–... Koichi,Hayashi,Hisashi,... - 《Dermat...
Treatment of Skin Disease is your definitive source for managing the complete range of dermatologic conditions you're likely to encounter in practice. This medical reference book boasts an intuitive and easy to use format that covers the full spectrum of options, equipping you with not only standar...
BRAF mutations occur in approximately 2% to 4% of all pancreatic cancers. Specifically, the BRAF V600E mutations, [which] we know about from melanoma, lung cancer, and cholangiocarcinoma, exist in approximately 1% to 2% of all pancreatic cancers. It’s a very small population of patients, ...
Melanoma is one of the deadliest malignancies. Its incidence has been significantly increasing in most countries in recent decades. Acral melanoma (AM), a
This review summarizes current information on the application of MNs in a variety of skin diseases, such as psoriasis, vitiligo, alopecia, hypertrophic scarring, atopic dermatitis, melanoma, acne, and skin infections. The current clinical applications and future opportunities for MNs in the treatment...