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Ounce of prevention: Low-dose oral isotretinoin may fight skin cancer
A recent study shows that oral isotretinoin is only slightly effective in the treatment of photoaging; however, the systemic retinoid proves to be significantly effective in the potential prevention of precancerous and cancerous skin lesions. According to one expert, dermatologists should carefully weigh the pros and cons of this drug before recommending it for chemoprevention.
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Lip reconstruction: Larger wounds may require two-stage transposition procedure
Island pedicle flaps and advancement flaps are the mainstay of lip reconstructive surgery, but some wounds will still need something more inventive.
Slow motion: Mohs surgeons tackle difficult-to-demarcate melanomas
One Mohs surgeon is successfully using the "slow Mohs" technique to treat rare melanomas that are large, invasive and amelanotic.
Going molecular: Translational research brings basic science to bedside
Translational research is delivering exciting results in the battle against BCC as well as pachyonychia congenita.
Exercising caution: Follicular melanoma remains unknown, poorly characterized
Folliculotropic melanoma demands timely action, as little is known about the disease's potential aggressiveness.
Protecting hair: Novel formulation halts chemotherapy-induced alopecia
A novel approach that involves using a special formulation of calcitriol proves to impart protection against chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
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