Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Diagnosis, Management, and Controversies

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Merkel cell carcinoma challenges even seasoned dermatologists with its speed and subtlety. In this episode Kelly Harms, MD, PhD, FAAD and Alyx Rosen-Aigen, MD, FAAD explore how diagnostic awareness and evolving therapies continue to reshape the standard of care.

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