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Nahm WJ, Badiavas EV, Kirsner RS, Boyd CJ, Arthur AA, Bae S, Shen J. Atypical Fibroxanthoma Treated with a Topical Combination of Imiquimod, Tazarotene, and 5-Fluorouracil. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 2024; 14:1049-1056. [PMID: 38467988 PMCID: PMC11052744 DOI: 10.1007/s13555-024-01127-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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This case report describes an 80-year-old man who presented with a growing erythematous nodule with erosion, measuring 0.6 cm × 0.6 cm, on his right temple. This lesion was later diagnosed as atypical fibroxanthoma (AFX). Instead of undergoing Mohs surgery, the gold standard treatment, the patient opted to pursue a topical treatment regimen because of financial costs associated with surgical removal and repair. This topical regimen consisted of tazarotene cream, imiquimod cream, and 5-fluorouracil solution, applied for 30 days. The patient was directed to use this combination 5 days per week for 6 weeks. The specified dosage for each medication was a fifth of a packet of imiquimod 5% cream, an equivalent amount of tazarotene 0.1% cream, and a single drop of 5-fluorouracil 2% solution. These were combined on a bandage and placed on the lesion overnight. Following the treatment, a 3-week post-application examination revealed an erosion, 1.0 cm × 0.9 cm, amidst erythema. A subsequent incisional biopsy with histopathology and stains for CD10 and CD99, 3 weeks after treatment, and three punch biopsies with histopathology and stains for CD10 and CD99, 1-year post-treatment, confirmed the absence of AFX. AFX is a superficial variant of pleomorphic dermal sarcoma (PDS), which shares histologic similarities, yet the exact relationship between AFX/PDS and undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma is still not well understood. Previous studies have indicated a genomic similarity between AFX/PDS and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), which suggests the potential efficacy of cSCC-targeted treatments for AFX/PDS. This case marks the first recorded instance of successful topical medical treatment of AFX, offering an alternative for patients who may opt out of surgical intervention. Continued research to assess the broader efficacy of this approach is encouraged.
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- William J Nahm
- New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
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- Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Miami, FL, USA
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- Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Institute for Cancer Genetics, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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Nahm WJ, Corriveau DJ, Mathe CA, Wyant WA, Vega C, Arthur A, Min KC. Urticaria Pigmentosa Without Pruritus. J Drugs Dermatol 2024; 23:e81-e82. [PMID: 38443117 DOI: 10.36849/jdd.7558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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Mastocytosis is a group of disorders characterized by the pathologic accumulation of mast cells in various tissues. One example of mastocytosis is urticaria pigmentosa, which presents with mastocytomas that can cause hives and, when irritated, pruritus. To our knowledge, we are describing the first case of urticaria pigmentosa without pruritus. The patient had a positive Darier's sign, stated that they never felt itchy, and denied ever using a topical steroid or antihistamine. Although our patient declined additional testing, patients like this may benefit from a detailed evaluation of their sensory system through both quantitative sensory testing and genetic analysis. J Drugs Dermatol. 2024;23(3): doi:10.36849/JDD.7558e.
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Singh NP, Patel PA, Nahm WJ, Frey JD, Boyd CJ. Financial Well-Being: Contextualizing Resident Compensation Compared to Other Professionals. Am Surg 2024:31348241227196. [PMID: 38225890 DOI: 10.1177/00031348241227196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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- Nikhi P Singh
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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- Augusta University Medical Center, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
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- NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, United States
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- Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, United States
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Nahm WJ, de Imus G, Mathe CA, Saap L, Joseph S, Chen S, Falanga V. A case of markedly impaired wound repair with angiostatic pazopanib in a patient who had Mohs surgery for a basal cell carcinoma. SAGE Open Med Case Rep 2023; 11:2050313X231200967. [PMID: 37736143 PMCID: PMC10510339 DOI: 10.1177/2050313x231200967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023] Open
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This case report highlights the adverse effects of pazopanib, a vascular endothelial growth factor receptor inhibitor, on wound healing after Mohs surgery. A 79-year-old male with metastatic renal cell carcinoma of the lung, on 600 mg daily pazopanib, underwent Mohs surgery for a nodular basal cell carcinoma on his right leg. Despite multiple wound care strategies, his wound deteriorated over 4 months. Discontinuing pazopanib resulted in rapid wound closure within 2 months. However, metastatic lung nodules grew, prompting treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors, nivolumab, and ipilimumab, which were discontinued due to complications. Near-complete wound healing was observed prior to reintroducing pazopanib (6 months after initial discontinuation), which again led to wound deterioration. Pazopanib negatively impacts wound repair by inhibiting cell proliferation and angiogenesis. Depending on the malignancy or tumor, cessation of pazopanib, or switching to a course of immune checkpoint inhibitors may be warranted perioperatively.
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- Dermatology and Skin Surgery, Providence Medical Group, Mukilteo, WA, USA
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- California University of Science and Medicine School of Medicine, Colton, CA, USA
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- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Dartmouth-Mary Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, USA
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Nahm WJ, Bhatt A, Wu J. Role of radiotherapy and its contribution to immunotherapy in hepatocellular carcinoma. Chin Clin Oncol 2023; 12:41. [PMID: 37574570 DOI: 10.21037/cco-23-50] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a major contributor to cancer-related deaths, with the incidence of HCC increasing in regions of the world with a high incidence of hepatitis B and C. The therapeutic landscape for HCC management has substantially transformed over recent years, shifting towards a multimodal treatment paradigm. This approach provides a range of medical and surgical interventions aimed at managing the disease effectively. Radiotherapy (RT) has surfaced as a critical player in the preoperative management of inoperable HCC, demonstrating potential in downstaging the disease and achieving disease stability. This advantage may potentially be attributed to the abscopal effect, where localized radiation leads to the regression of metastatic cancer outside of the irradiated site through upregulation of the immune system. The advent of recent technological breakthroughs has paved the way for innovative approaches, notably the integration of immunotherapy and RT. This strategy is emerging as a promising avenue for managing HCC. Preliminary findings from the fusion of RT and immunotherapy are encouraging, with ongoing trials keenly evaluating the optimal parameters for therapy administration, such as timing, dosage, and sequence. The development of combined treatments involving immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) has opened new avenues for advanced HCC treatment. Several immunotherapeutic agents with RT are concurrently being explored for their potential contributions to HCC management.
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Jacobi Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center of NYU Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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Nahm WJ, Chen S, Joseph S, Chu P, Yoo J. Neoadjuvant radiation to facilitate surgical treatment of a microcystic adnexal carcinoma with perineural invasion of the vulvar region. JAAD Case Rep 2023; 38:72-74. [PMID: 37600729 PMCID: PMC10433279 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2023.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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- William J. Nahm
- New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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- Bridge Dermatopathology Services, Tarrytown, New York
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- Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York
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McKenzie C, Nahm WJ, Kearney CA, Zampella JG. Sun-protective behaviors and sunburn among US adults. Arch Dermatol Res 2023; 315:1665-1674. [PMID: 36790452 PMCID: PMC9930066 DOI: 10.1007/s00403-023-02547-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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Individuals can reduce the risk of developing skin cancer by minimizing ultraviolet sunlight exposure, though recent trends in sun-protective behaviors remain to be investigated. To evaluate sun-protective behaviors and sunburn among US adults. We analyzed data from the 2010, 2015, and 2020 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), an annual, cross-sectional survey conducted by the US Census Bureau. Multivariable regression models were stratified by demographic variables and constructed to evaluate sun-protective behaviors and sunburn avoidance across time. From 2010 through 2020, US adults had significantly increased prevalence of seeking shade (p value, 0.003), wearing wide-brimmed hats (< 0.001), wearing long-sleeved shirts (< 0.001), using sunscreen (< 0.001), and avoiding sunburns (< 0.001) and significantly decreased prevalence of sun avoidance (< 0.001). Disparities in sun-protective behaviors also exist among different sexes, ages, education levels, and those reporting higher sun sensitivity. This cross-sectional study found that by 2020, US adults had an increased prevalence of wearing sun-protective clothing and sunscreen use, though decreased prevalence of sun avoidance. Although certain sun-protective behaviors have become more prevalent, the incidence of skin cancer continues to rise. Efforts to understand drivers of sun-protective behaviors and targeted intervention efforts are needed.
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- Costner McKenzie
- The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, 555 Madison Ave, New York, NY, 10022, USA
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- New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, 555 Madison Ave, New York, NY, 10022, USA.
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Patel PA, Nahm WJ, Patel KK, Boyd CJ. Geographic Trends in General Surgery Resident Compensation Across the United States. J Surg Educ 2023; 80:639-645. [PMID: 36882340 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2023.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the effect of cost of living on general surgery resident salaries and identify factors associated with greater incomes and availability of housing stipends. DESIGN Retrospective cross-sectional analysis of Fellowship and Residency Electronic Interactive Database (FREIDA), institutional websites, and Doximity. Program characteristics were compared through Kruskal-Wallis tests, ANOVA, and χ2 tests. Multivariable linear mixed modeling and multivariable logistic regression were utilized to determine factors associated with higher salary and availability of housing stipend, respectively. SETTING Three-hundred fifty-one general surgery residency programs in the United States. PARTICIPANTS Three-hundred-seven general surgery residency programs with available salary data for the 2022 to 2023 academic year. RESULTS The average postgraduate year 1 resident annual salary was $59,906.00 (standard deviation [SD] ± $5051.97). After adjustment for the cost of living, the average annual income surplus was $22,428.42 (SD ± $4848.64). Cost of living and resident remuneration varied substantially across regions (p < 0.001). Annual income surplus was the highest for programs in the Northeast when compared to other regions (p < 0.001). Resident annual income increased by $510 (95% confidence interval [CI] $430-$590) for each $1000 increase in the cost of living and $150 (95% CI $80-$210) for each 10-rank increase in Doximity general surgery program reputation ranking. An increased cost of living was associated with a higher likelihood of housing stipend availability (odds ratio 1.17, 95% CI 1.07-1.28). CONCLUSIONS General surgery residents are inadequately compensated for the cost of living, indicating the potential for increased compensation to alleviate economic strain of surgical trainees. As financial stress can have implications for mental and physical well-being, further discussion of current resident salaries and benefits is warranted.
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- Parth A Patel
- Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia
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- Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia
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- Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York.
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Nahm WJ, Nagler AR, Milam EC. Association of perioral dermatitis with facial mask usage during the COVID-19 pandemic: A retrospective study. JAAD Int 2023; 10:86-87. [PMID: 36569632 PMCID: PMC9762909 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdin.2022.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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- The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York,Correspondence to: Emily C. Milam, MD, The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 240 East 38th St, Floor 11, New York, NY 10016
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Nahm WJ, Boyd CJ, Montgomery RA. Satellite internet technology implementation for the practice of medicine and surgery. Am J Surg 2023; 225:941-942. [PMID: 36681541 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.01.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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- Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA
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Nahm WJ, Juarez M, Wu J, Kim RH. Eosinophil-rich linear IgA bullous dermatosis induced by mRNA COVID-19 booster vaccine. J Cutan Pathol 2022; 50:24-28. [PMID: 35922892 PMCID: PMC9538274 DOI: 10.1111/cup.14305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 07/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
Abstract
We present a case of eosinophil-rich linear IgA bullous disease (LABD) following the administration of a messenger RNA COVID-19 booster vaccine. A 66-year-old man presented to the emergency department with a 3-week history of a pruritic blistering rash characterized by fluid-filled bullae and multiple annular and polycyclic plaques. He was initially diagnosed with bullous pemphigoid based on a biopsy showing a subepidermal blister with numerous eosinophils. However, direct immunofluorescence studies showed linear IgA and IgM deposition along the basement membrane zone with no immunoreactivity for C3 or IgG. Additionally, indirect immunofluorescence was positive for IgA basement membrane zone antibody. The patient was subsequently diagnosed with LABD and initiated on dapsone therapy with resolution of his lesions at 3-month follow-up. This case illustrates the growing number of autoimmune blistering adverse cutaneous reactions from vaccination. Dermatopathologists should be aware that features of autoimmune blistering diseases can overlap and may not be distinguishable based on these histopathological findings alone. Confirmation with direct immunofluorescence and/or serological studies may be necessary for accurate diagnosis.
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- William J. Nahm
- The Ronald O. Perelman Department of DermatologyNYU Grossman School of MedicineNew YorkNew YorkUSA
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- The Ronald O. Perelman Department of DermatologyNYU Grossman School of MedicineNew YorkNew YorkUSA
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- The Ronald O. Perelman Department of DermatologyNYU Grossman School of MedicineNew YorkNew YorkUSA
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- The Ronald O. Perelman Department of DermatologyNYU Grossman School of MedicineNew YorkNew YorkUSA
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Nahm WJ, Schreck A, Prasad J, Rapoport E, Fragoso J, Vega C. Dicyclohexylcarbodiimide commonly causes contact dermatitis but can also be acutely tissue cytotoxic. Contact Dermatitis 2021; 86:48-50. [PMID: 34482567 DOI: 10.1111/cod.13965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 08/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- William J Nahm
- New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- University Clinical Trials, San Diego, California, USA.,Centro de Estudios Universitarios Xochicalco, Escuela de Medicina, Tijuana, Mexico
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- University Clinical Trials, San Diego, California, USA.,Centro de Estudios Universitarios Xochicalco, Escuela de Medicina, Tijuana, Mexico
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Nahm WJ, Shen J, Zito PM, Gonzalez AM, Nagrani N, Moore K, Badiavas EV, Kirsner RS, Nichols AJ. A Non-Surgical and Cost-Effective Treatment Approach Employing Topical Imiquimod, 5-Fluorouracil, and Tretinoin for Primary Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers. J Drugs Dermatol 2021; 20:260-267. [PMID: 33683072 DOI: 10.36849/jdd.5427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Minimally invasive alternative approaches to treat non-melanoma skin cancers remain limited and unproven. OBJECTIVE We aim to assess the efficacy of varying combinations of anti-tumor agents—imiquimod 5% cream, 5-fluorouracil 2% solution, and tretinoin 0.1% cream—with brief cryotherapy in treating non-melanoma skin cancers. METHODS This retrospective study included 690 cases of non-melanoma skin cancers in 480 patients who received a diagnosis of a basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma during a ten-year period. During treatment period, patients applied 30 applications of one of three combinations (imiquimod/tretinoin, 5-fluorouracil/tretinoin, or imiquimod/5-fluorouracil/tretinoin) and had cryotherapy every 2 weeks. Each patient had a clinical examination at least three years post-treatment or documented treatment failure. Clearance was defined by a lack of persistence or recurrence for 3 years following the completion of treatment. The likelihood of lesion clearance was evaluated using multivariable logistic regression analysis. RESULTS A total of 186 cases (97; basal cell carcinoma and 89; squamous cell carcinoma) in 133 patients [37% women and 63% men; median (interquartile range) age, 77 (69, 83) years] met the inclusion criteria. Multivariable logistic regression analysis adjusting for clinical and lesion variables demonstrated that, relative to the imiquimod/5-fluorouracil/tretinoin treatment approach, imiquimod/ tretinoin (odds ratio, 0.05; 95% confidence interval, 0.00-0.99) and 5-fluorouracil/tretinoin (0.02; 0.00–0.45) were associated with lower likelihoods of lesion clearance. Likewise, morpheaform basal cell carcinoma had a lower probability of clearance (0.05; 0.00–0.72). CONCLUSIONS The combination of imiquimod/5-fluorouracil/tretinoin with cryotherapy had high clearance rates and was the most effective treatment regimen. J Drugs Dermatol. 2021;20(3):260-267. doi:10.36849/JDD.5427.
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MESH Headings
- Administration, Cutaneous
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols/administration & dosage
- Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols/economics
- Carcinoma, Basal Cell/economics
- Carcinoma, Basal Cell/epidemiology
- Carcinoma, Basal Cell/therapy
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/economics
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/epidemiology
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/therapy
- Combined Modality Therapy/economics
- Combined Modality Therapy/methods
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Cryotherapy/economics
- Cryotherapy/methods
- Female
- Fluorouracil/administration & dosage
- Fluorouracil/economics
- Humans
- Imiquimod/administration & dosage
- Imiquimod/economics
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/economics
- Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/epidemiology
- Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/prevention & control
- Retrospective Studies
- Skin Neoplasms/economics
- Skin Neoplasms/epidemiology
- Skin Neoplasms/therapy
- Treatment Outcome
- Tretinoin/administration & dosage
- Tretinoin/economics
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Nahm WJ, Gwillim EC, Badiavas EV, Nichols AJ, Kirsner RS, Boggeln LH, Shen JT. Treating Melanoma in Situ During a Pandemic with Telemedicine and a Combination of Imiquimod, 5-Fluorouracil, and Tretinoin. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 2021; 11:307-314. [PMID: 33458805 PMCID: PMC7811867 DOI: 10.1007/s13555-020-00473-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
Abstract
The recent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has created a quandary for the physician in terms of evaluating and treating cutaneous skin cancers, particularly melanomas. At the onset of the pandemic, many planned medical and surgical visits for skin cancers were postponed. Physicians and patients have had to balance the risk of exposure to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) with that of worsening morbidity and mortality due to delays in skin cancer treatments. We present a male patient who had two melanoma-in-situs (MISs) that were treated during the COVID-19 pandemic with a combination of topical imiquimod 5% cream, 5-fluorouracil 2% solution, and tretinoin 0.1% cream. The successful treatments occurred without in-person visits and with the aid of telemedicine. Although surgery is the standard for the treatment of melanoma in situ, this case demonstrates an effective viable treatment modality for MIS during a pandemic situation.
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- William J Nahm
- New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
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- Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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- Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Miami, FL, USA
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- Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, Western University School of Medicine, Pomona, CA, USA
- Department of Family Medicine, UHS Southern California Medical Education Consortium, Temecula, CA, USA
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Nahm WJ, Badiavas EV, Kirsner RS, Nichols AJ, Harris ZC, Phillips AR, Shen J. Treating keratinocyte carcinomas with a combination of imiquimod, 5-fluorouracil, and tretinoin using store-and-forward telemedicine in the age of coronavirus disease 2019 to promote social distancing. JAAD Case Rep 2020; 6:931-934. [PMID: 32837989 PMCID: PMC7381409 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2020.07.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- William J. Nahm
- New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York
- Dr Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
- Shen Dermatology, Temecula, California
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- Dr Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
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- Dr Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Miami, Florida
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- Dr Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida
- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Miami, Florida
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- Shen Dermatology, Temecula, California
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Nahm WJ, Mota JA, Rojas S, Hizon BJ, Gordon C. Improvement of Ulcerations in Treatment-Resistant Chronic Scarring in a Patient with Pyoderma Gangrenosum After Improving Vascular Insufficiency, Gently Removing Necrotic Debris, and Decreasing Wound Fluid. Am J Case Rep 2018; 19:844-848. [PMID: 30022021 PMCID: PMC6066972 DOI: 10.12659/ajcr.908995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2018] [Accepted: 04/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Classical pyoderma gangrenosum is a rare, inflammatory, neutrophilic dermatosis that commonly presents with severe ulcerations on the lower extremities and is often misdiagnosed and mistreated. Delay in treatments can lead to worsening of the ulcerations and allows for multiple comorbid factors. Pyoderma gangrenosum is most commonly treated with immunosuppressants or anti-inflammatory agents and is often worsened by surgical procedures due to the presence of pathergy. In acute cases, a course of anti-inflammatory treatments works well in alleviating symptoms and reducing ulcerations and residual scarring. However, in chronic cases with the presence of severe scarring and necrotic ulcerations, the simple implementation of systemic immunosuppressants is frequently ineffective alone. Although not mentioned in most case reports on pyoderma gangrenosum, the chronicity of its inflammatory component can lead to necrosis and scarring and subsequent vascular insufficiency. CASE REPORT We present a severe case of chronic ulcerative pyoderma gangrenosum in a patient who had treatment-resistant ulcerations and cribriform edematous scarring with subsequent vascular insufficiency of the right lower extremity. This patient, while receiving topical clobetasol, had marked improvement in the healing of his ulcerations only after starting a novel course of cadexomer iodine, compression stockings, and pentoxifylline. CONCLUSIONS The efficacy of non-anti-inflammatory treatments indicates that chronic pyoderma gangrenosum with extensive scarring is commonly associated with the comorbid factors of vascular insufficiency, necrotic debris, and extensive wound fluid. In cases of ulcerations in chronic pyoderma gangrenosum that are resistant to anti-inflammatory treatments alone, one should identify and address other compounding factors that may inhibit wound healing.
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Morhenn VB, Nahm WJ, Mansbridge JN. Psoriatic keratinocytes are resistant to tumor necrosis factor alpha's induction of mRNA for the NMDA-R2C subunit. Exp Dermatol 2014; 22:750-1. [PMID: 24102971 DOI: 10.1111/exd.12242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/12/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
Psoriatic individuals demonstrate accelerated healing and the Koebner phenomenon, suggesting that psoriatic proliferation of keratinocytes is not inhibited appropriately after skin injury. Serial analysis of gene expression in TNFα-exposed keratinocytes shows the greatest alteration in expression of NMDA-R2C. Expression of the NMDA receptor is altered in diseased skin containing TNFα, and TNFα plays a prominent role in psoriasis. An abnormality in induction of NMDA-R2C by TNFα in psoriatic keratinocytes may explain their lack of growth inhibition. We compared the capacity of TNFα to induce expression of NMDA-R2C in normal and psoriatic (involved and uninvolved) keratinocytes in vitro. After 72 h of incubation with TNFα, normal keratinocytes demonstrated a significant induction of NMDA-R2C mRNA compared with control cultures, whereas psoriatic keratinocytes showed no induction. In an in vitro model of wounding (scratches on monolayers), TNFα inhibited migration/proliferation of keratinocytes only at the edge of NMDA-R2C expressing wounded monolayers of normal keratinocytes.
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