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Should we be screening psoriasis patients for cancer?
January 6, 2020

Psoriasis is a common chronic autoimmune skin condition. Patients who have psoriasis have increased rates of depression and cardiovascular disease. Additionally, up to one third of patients who have psoriasis will suffer from psoriatic arthritis. A recent study in JAMA Dermatology investigated the association between cancer and psoriasis. It is hypothesized the chronic inflammation that …

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Supportive Oncodermatology: What the **** is that?
June 6, 2019

Featuring Adam Friedman, MD Dr. Adam Friedman gave a lively introduction to oncodermatology this morning. As cancer mortality has gone down, survivors of cancer with perpetual skin issues has gone up. A 2008 statistic reveals that among adverse events from phase 1 and 2 trials, 8% of these are dermatologic complaints. Of interest, many of …