Dermatologic Surgery
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Best practices address latest trends in PDT, skin cancer treatment
MIAMI – Consider new CPT codes for PDT and the benefit of hedgehog inhibitors to shrink some skin cancers before further treatment.
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Five pearls target wound healing
MIAMI – Recent evidence in the literature counters conventional wisdom on wound closure, and provides other clinical tips to foster better wound...
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VIDEO: Light-based scar treatments improve more than just cosmetic appearance
Treatments also address help scar-related stinging, discomfort, and movement restrictions.
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VIDEO: Treating vascular lesions in children
It is also important to consider the type of anesthesia to use during procedures.
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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...
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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.
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When – and how – to do a full-thickness graft repair
NEW YORK – Skin grafts are an attractive option for reconstruction after Mohs surgery.
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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.