Melanoma updates lead 2020 skin cancer news
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Cutaneous oncology news in 2020 included important studies, FDA approvals and research into the causes of melanoma in different populations.
Healio/Dermatology’s top-read skin cancer article of the year discussed how incidence rates differ based on age, sex and anatomic site.
Here are the top 10 most-read cutaneous oncology articles of the year:
Melanoma incidence in men, women differs by age, anatomic site
Melanoma incidence rates differ between men and women by age and anatomic site in predominantly fair-skinned populations. Read more.
Lifetime prevalence of skin cancer higher in gay, bisexual men
Self-reported lifetime prevalence of skin cancer was higher in gay and bisexual men compared with heterosexual men. Read more.
Age plays role in interaction between sex, UV index in melanoma risk
A study explored how women younger than age 45 years account for more cases of melanoma than men with a reversal of that trend as women age. Read more.
FDA approves Nevisense 3.0 for melanoma detection
The third generation of the Nevisense platform is a more streamlined, efficient version of the system that was previously approved by the FDA. Read more.
Algorithm-based apps show poor performance in detecting skin cancer
Smartphone applications that use algorithms to assess the risk for skin cancer appear to have poor and variable performance, according to a systematic review of diagnostic accuracy studies. Read more.
Mohs micrographic surgery bested wide local excision in squamous cell carcinoma
Mohs micrographic surgery was superior to wide local excision as measured by local recurrence rates in a cohort of patients with T2a squamous cell carcinoma. Read more.
Expert advises continued sunscreen use with ‘total photoprotection package’
New developments in photoprotection should prompt dermatologists to remind patients that photoprotection involves more than just sunscreen, according to a presenter at Maui Derm for Dermatologists 2020. Read more.
Patients may be receptive to skin cancer screening via artificial intelligence
Three-quarters of patients would recommend artificial intelligence as a component of clinical decision-making for skin cancer. Read more.
Experts discuss top derm news: Sunscreen, melanoma treatments and more
The FDA decision to study sunscreen ingredients and societies teaming up to develop a guideline for pediatric psoriasis were some of the top updates in dermatology last year, according to presenters at Maui Derm for Dermatologists 2020. Read more.
Lymph node status predicts survival in patients with vulvar, vaginal melanoma
In a population-based study of women with invasive vulvar melanoma or vaginal melanoma, a total of 1,863 cases were identified to analyze factors associated with disease-specific survival and overall survival. Read more.