Full‐body skin examination in screening for cutaneous malignancy: A focus on concealed sites and the practices of international dermatologists
James P. Pham,
Nicholas Allen,
Phoebe Star
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundFull‐body skin examination (FSE) is fundamental to the diagnosis of cutaneous malignancy but may not always include concealed site examination (CSE).ObjectivesTo determine the approach of international dermatologists to CSE during FSE and examine influencing factors, barriers and attitudes toward CSE.MethodsMembers of the International Dermoscopy Society were surveyed using an online 12‐question survey disseminated via email.ResultsThere were 706 completed responses among 1249 unique clicks to the su… Show more
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