Full-Body Skin Examination in Screening for Cutaneous Malignancy: A Focus on Concealed Sites and the Practices of International Dermatologists

    April 2024 in “ JEADV Clinical Practice ”
    James P. Pham, Nicholas Allen, Phoebe Star, Anne Ε. Cust, Pascale Guitera, Ashfaq A. Marghoob, John Paoli, Iris Zalaudek, Annika Smith
    TLDR Guidelines for full-body skin exams, including hidden areas, are needed to guide doctors and inform patients.
    The study highlights the necessity for international consensus guidelines on full-body skin examinations (FSE) that include concealed or sensitive sites. Establishing these guidelines is crucial to clarify clinician responsibilities, inform patient expectations, and reduce potential medicolegal issues.
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