Dermatologic Surgery
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.
Conference Coverage
Cutaneous laser surgery: Basic caution isn’t enough to prevent lawsuits
SAN DIEGO – Protecting patients form making bad choices is among the recommendations for reducing the risks of lawsuits related to laser surgery...
Video
VIDEO: Surgery succeeds with select hidradenitis suppurativa patients
Medication has its limits in some severe hidradenitis suppurativa cases, and patients can often benefit from surgical treatment.
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
The power of words in aesthetic procedures and healing patients
The words used prior to procedures can put a patient’s mind at ease or cause further anxiety about ideas of needles, scalpels, pain, risk of...