Dermatologic Surgery
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Ten-year analysis finds relatively low complication rate from fractional resurfacing lasers
“Today, ablative and nonablative fractional resurfacing lasers are used for a broad range of indications,” Dr. David A. Hashemi said.
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Study compares noninvasive treatments of cutaneous neurofibromas
The epidermis overlying cNF is normal, “so there is no reason to use nonselective or surgical methods and destroy a perfectly good epidermis when...
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Study suggests narrow excision margins safe in early melanoma resection
There were no significant differences in 10-year local recurrence rates or melanoma-specific mortality following excision with 5 mm vs. 10 mm...
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Optimal management of dysplastic nevi continues to evolve
“Misdiagnosis is more common for melanomas that have been assessed with punch and shave biopsies than with an excisional biopsy,” Dr. Benjamin...
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Dermoscopy, other modalities for improving melanoma diagnoses reviewed
The learning curve for dermoscopy is steep, he added, and whether the technique should be considered a first-line tool or as a supplement to other...
From the Journals
Screen all patients for cannabis use before surgery: Guideline
Patients who regularly use cannabis may experience worse pain and nausea after surgery and may require more opioid analgesia.
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Surgeon’s license suspension spotlights hazards, ethics of live-streaming surgeries
The doctor was accused of engaging in dialogue to respond to viewers’ online questions while a surgical procedure remained actively ongoing, among...
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What are the risk factors for Mohs surgery–related anxiety?
“Routinely recommending consultations may not be the best approach for improving anxiety outcomes,” the study authors wrote.
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Consider radiologic imaging for high-risk cutaneous SCC, expert advises
Surgery may be the mainstay of treatment for resectable SCC, but the emerging role of neoadjuvant therapeutics is changing the way oncologists...
Opinion
Update on high-grade vulvar interepithelial neoplasia
Treatment of high-grade vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia should be driven by the clinical characteristics of the vulvar lesions, patients’...
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Combining treatment options for scar revision often a useful approach
Mounting evidence suggests that the sooner you start treating scars after they form, the better.