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Water exposure in the immediate postoperative period does not increase the risk of infection and allows the patient to continue their water-related hygiene routines.
Patients have an increased risk of melanoma, possibly related to the number of nevi. Patients with Turner syndrome should be routinely screened for melanoma and practice standard sun avoidance techniques.
Tebentafusp, a novel ImmTAC (immune mobilizing monoclonal T-cell receptors against cancer) approved for treating metastatic uveal melanoma, has a high incidence of cutaneous adverse reactions ranging from acute toxicity to depigmentation.
Dermatologists must take the bull by the horns and inform patients that beef tallow for eczema is far from being an optimal moisturizer.
As kava use increases, dermatologists should recognize the acute sebotropic eruption that may be accompanied by systemic symptoms. Classic kava dermopathy is a reversible acquired ichthyosis associated with heavy kava use.
High-dose vitamin D, which has shown benefit in toxic erythema of chemotherapy and acute radiation dermatitis, may also be helpful for treating sunburn.
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