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Origin of Merkel Cell Carcinomas No Longer Murky

Eight of 10 Merkel cell tumors tested showed the presence of a novel polyomavirus.

Piecing Together p53

A synthetic agent had tumor-preventive and tumor-reductive effects in a murine study of UVB-induced tumors.

Primary Cutaneous Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Leg Type: The Bad Actor in the Group

In this aggressive lymphoma subtype, combined chemotherapy and rituximab treatment was associated with better outcomes.

Cancer Genes — Complexity Clarified and Multiplied

Identifying the pertinent gene mutations in specific cancers may lead to expanded treatment options.

Lurking Lymphomas in Random Biopsies

When intravascular B-cell lymphoma is suspected, biopsy samples of apparently normal tissue can provide diagnostic information.

Obesity and Cancer in Women

New evidence from the Million Women Study finds increased risk for six cancers not previously associated with high BMI.

Folic Acid May Prevent Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer in Renal Transplant Recipients

Polymorphisms in the methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase gene suggest a possible benefit from supplementation.

Melanoma Risk: What Lies Beneath the Surface?

History of endometriosis or uterine fibromas was associated with higher risk for melanoma.

Biologic Therapies Appear to Increase Skin Cancer Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

RA patients receiving these agents had higher rates of nonmelanoma skin cancer and melanoma.

Endometriosis History Linked to Increased Melanoma Risk

Patients with a history of endometriosis or uterine fibromas may benefit from annual skin exams.

Another Reason to Get Your Vegetables

Topically applied broccoli sprout extract protected against UV light damage.

Photodynamic Therapy vs. Excision for BCC

Methyl aminolevulinate photodynamic therapy of BCCs produced too little response and too many recurrences.

Imiquimod for Nodular Basal Cell Carcinomas

Although effective for superficial tumors, imiquimod does not go far enough for nodular BCCs.

Going with the Flow

Should flow cytometry be part of our future work-up for mycosis fungoides?

Pigmented Purpuric Dermatosis: Dyscrasia or Not?

Phenotypic and molecular profiles support classification of PPD as a cutaneous T-cell lymphoid dyscrasia.

The Buzz About Caffeine

Makes you smarter and thinner — and protects against cancer?

FDA Considers Changes in Labeling for Sunscreen Products

Among these, a new rating system for UVA protection and a rise in the allowable SPF

How Does Inflammation Cause Skin Cancers?

Observations and controlled animal studies suggest that chronic inflammation induces SCCs; we may now know a bit more about how.

Differentiating Atypical Vascular Lesions from Angiosarcomas

Definitive surface features for distinguishing between the two entities are elusive; deep biopsy is necessary.

From Rash to Nodule: Cutaneous Metastasis

Immunostaining helped to identify lesions as metastatic when the clinical picture was confusing.

Rituximab Treatment for Dermatomyositis

Muscle strength improved, but its effects on cutaneous manifestations were disappointing.

Looking Far Afield . . .

Interesting and amusing notes from the borderlands of dermatology

Adjuvant Therapy for High-Risk Squamous Cell Carcinomas

Retinoids and interferon-alfa failed to provide benefit to patients with aggressive SCCs.

Melanoma in Children

It’s inherently different from melanoma in adults.

Looking Far Afield . . .

Interesting and amusing notes from the borderlands of dermatology

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