title: Dermatology of the head and neck: skin cancer and benign skin lesions.
abstract: Skin lesions are extremely common, and early detection of dangerous lesions makes skin cancer one of the most highly curable malignancies. By simply becoming aware of common lesions and their phenotypic presentation, dental professionals are empowered to detect suspicious dermatologic lesions in unaware patients. This article serves as an introduction to skin cancer and benign skin lesions for dental professionals.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USA. mlh2166@columbia.edu
authors.forename: Monica
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Halem
authors.forename: Chanté
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Karimkhani
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control