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There is a small risk for developing keratinocyte carcinomas in circumscribed palmar or plantar hypokeratosis. Patients require long-term monitoring.
Cutaneous scalp malignancies are common in patients with alopecia. Research suggests hair prevents carcinogenesis by physically blocking ultraviolet light and other mechanisms.
The potential role of Cutibacterium acnes dysbiosis in progressive macular hypomelanosis and lichen striatus.
Protothecosis presents as a localized cutaneous infection, olecranon bursitis, or disseminated disease, especially in immunocompromised patients. Although rare, there have been increasing reports of the disease.
Full body skin examinations (FBSEs) are an increasing component of daily practice. The term “full” is often a misnomer. The issues of appropriateness and societal cost of FBSEs need further scrutiny.
When partners encourage and assist in skin self-examinations, cancers are detected earlier, and prognosis improves.
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