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Update on Melanoma Detection and Screening
https://practicaldermatology.com/topics/skin-cancer-photoprotection/update-on-melanoma-detection-and-screening/19095/From full body skin exams to emerging tape-strip methods for melanoma diagnosis, Laura Ferris, MD talks about the latest research in skin cancer diagnosis with host Joshua Zeichner, MD.Melanoma Rates Rising in Young Adults: Are UV Lamps to Blame?
https://practicaldermatology.com/topics/skin-cancer-photoprotection/melanoma-rates-rising-in-young-adults-are-uv-lamps-to-blame/21644/New data suggest that the rate of melanoma among individuals age 18 to 39 is on the increase, with poor UV protection strategies implicated.Managing Patients with Atypical Nevi and Melanoma
https://practicaldermatology.com/topics/skin-cancer-photoprotection/managing-patients-with-atypical-nevi-and-melanoma/19982/Monitoring patients with several atypical nevi who are at high risk for melanoma is very challenging. Steven Q. Wang, MD offers tips for improving diagnostic accuracy and discusses the role of dermoscopy in detecting melanoma as well as non-melanoma skin cancers at much earlier rates.Melanoma in Skin of Color: More to Learn
https://practicaldermatology.com/topics/skin-cancer-photoprotection/melanoma-in-skin-of-color-more-to-learn/23486/With evidence showing that cumulative UV exposure is not strongly correlated with melanoma risk in patients with skin of color, dermatologists must re-consider their messaging.The Growing Genetic Profile of Melanoma
https://practicaldermatology.com/topics/skin-cancer-photoprotection/the-growing-genetic-profile-of-melanoma/21086/The treatment landscape for melanoma is changing rapidly with the continued development of new agents and combination regimens.PV-10: Update on an Emerging Melanoma Therapy
https://practicaldermatology.com/topics/skin-cancer-photoprotection/pv-10-update-on-an-emerging-melanoma-therapy/22971/Last year, Practical Dermatology reviewed data for an intralesional therapy for melanoma. Now a phase III trial appears imminent.Close Up: Exploring New Research in Metastatic Melanoma
https://practicaldermatology.com/topics/skin-cancer-photoprotection/close-up-exploring-new-research-in-metastatic-melanoma/19673/Adil Daud, MD discusses the promising results of a new study looking at the use of Tafinlar (dabrafenib) and Mekinist (trametinib) in BRAF-mutated advanced melanoma.Spectra Laser Toning for Melasma
https://practicaldermatology.com/topics/aesthetics-cosmeceuticals/laser-toning/19525/The Spectra Laser VRM Q-switche Nd:YAG laser used to treat melasma.Thick Melanomas: Assessing Prognosis
https://practicaldermatology.com/topics/skin-cancer-photoprotection/thick-melanomas-assessing-prognosis/23685/New data identifies stratified risk based on the thickness of melanomas thicker than 4mm.Update: Biomarkers for Guiding Treatment in Early Stage Melanoma
https://practicaldermatology.com/topics/skin-cancer-photoprotection/update-biomarkers-for-guiding-treatment-in-early-stage-melanoma/23260/A look at current tools for risk stratification of melanoma, controversy surrounding SLNB for staging, and novel adjuvant immunotherapies for early stage disease.