Dermatologic Surgery
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Treating vascular lesions in children
It is also important to consider the type of anesthesia to use during procedures.
Conference Coverage
Nail biopsies made simple
CHICAGO – Maral Skelsey, MD, doesn’t get flowers from her patients very often. But, she said, a big bouquet recently landed on her desk after she...
Conference Coverage
Pregnancy not a barrier to providing cutaneous surgery
NEW YORK – A dermatologist who was a practicing ob.gyn. provides recommendations on providing surgical care to pregnant patients.
Conference Coverage
When – and how – to do a full-thickness graft repair
NEW YORK – Skin grafts are an attractive option for reconstruction after Mohs surgery.
Conference Coverage
Tips for managing dermatology procedures in kids
A pediatric dermatologist shares her recommendations on easing the stress and discomfort of dermatologic procedures in children – and preventing...
From the Journals
Ibrutinib and bleeding complications in Mohs surgery
Temporary discontinuation of ibrutinib might reduce bleeding risks.
Cold Iron Truth
Time for dermatologists in nine states to start submitting CPT code 99024
It’s time for dermatologists in nine states to start submitting CPT code 99024 for each postoperative visit.
From the Journals
Isotretinoin patients need not postpone skin surgery
New data allows consensus to override old custom.
Cosmeceutical Critique
Pre- and postprocedure skin care guide for your surgical patients
Whether patients are having a biopsy, surgical excision, or Mohs surgery, the outcome will be improved when the proper skin care is used before...
Cold Iron Truth
How to explain physician compounding to legislators
It’s time to convince legislators that physicians’ offices should be excluded from the USP and FDA definitions of compounding.
Feature
Skin cancer procedures up by 35% since 2012
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery cites increased public awareness of skin cancer.