Does a history of nonmelanoma skin cancer increase the risk for other cancers? This large prospective cohort study indicates that it may. Journal of the National Cancer Institute
The treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis still remains nonspecific and is based primarily on empirical data. The goals of therapy include the management of pain and functional impairment. Skin Therapy Letter
A randomized controlled trial showed that topical indigo naturalis ointment treatment significantly reduced scaling and erythema without adverse events in patients with plaque-type psoriasis. Medscape Medical News
Potassium monopersulfate (MPS) is widely used in spa and pool "shock" treatments, yet contact dermatitis associated with MPS has been rarely reported. Dermatitis
Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections such as impetigo are becoming increasingly complicated to treat in the age of antibacterial resistance. Medscape Gastroenterology
Although the survival rate of melanoma with metastases to the central nervous system is dismal, new medications, such as ipilimumab, offer hope to these patients. Nature Clinical Practice Oncology
