Many providers who see skin cancers patients regularly have educated their patients regarding the ONTRAC skin cancer chemoprevention trial. This trial revealed patients with a history of keratinocytic cancers and actinic keratoses, who took Nicotinamide, 500 mg, twice daily, had a significantly decreased rate of the development of further keratinocytic cancers and actinic keratoses when …
Melanoma is caused by the malignant transformation of melanocytes of the skin. According to the National Cancer Institute’s most recent data, the lifetime risk for developing melanoma is 1 in 38 Caucasians in the US. The most common location for presentation of melanoma is the trunk and extremities, with the back being the most common …
The overwhelming majority of non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC) are caused by UV exposure. The best way to prevent the development of non-melanoma skin cancers is to practice sun safe behaviors including avoidance of tanning bed use, wearing sun protective clothing, application of sunscreen and avoiding excessive sun exposure. Most dermatology providers see patients who did …
Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease. Patient with psoriasis typically present with erythematous scaling patches and plaques on the elbows, knees, scalp and buttocks. Up to 30 percent of patients who have psoriasis will develop psoriatic arthritis. It has been found that patients who have psoriasis are at an increased risk of comorbidities …