Skin Cancer of the Hand: Current Management and New Horizons.

Abstract

Skin cancer is the most common malignancy of the upper extremity. As such, hand surgeons must be facile with their evaluation and initial management, for these malignancies may present as mimickers of other conditions. This article reviews essential knowledge regarding the diagnosis, management, and prognosis of melanoma and nonmelanoma cutaneous malignancies of the upper extremity. We also discuss recent advances and promising clinical and translational research.