INTRODUCTIONTopical retinoids are a mainstay in acne management and have been shown to improve skin texture.1 Injectable non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid (NASHATM) gel as skin booster is largely used in…
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INTRODUCTIONIn dermatologic surgery, the two main configurations of suture are monofilament and multifilament. Suture selection is based on various biologic factors but also personal experience, mentor preferences, availability, as well…
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INTRODUCTIONMatching into a micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology (MSDO) fellowship is exceedingly competitive, resulting in applicants thoroughly researching potential programs.1 Previous studies have stated that applicants do heavily use information…
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Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy worldwide and continues to grow as a major public health concern. Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), collectively referred…
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INTRODUCTIONDeoxynucleic acid (DNA) damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) light in humans has been well documented and described in the literature.1-5 However, the ability to detect DNA damage is typically only…
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INTRODUCTIONCutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is a malignant keratinocytic proliferation. cSCC is the second most common cutaneous malignancy.1 Risk factors for the development of cSCC include increased age, ultraviolet radiation…
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INTRODUCTIONDermatologic surgeons are performing an increasing number of surgeries to diagnose and treat cutaneous malignancies.1 Bleeding complications occur in approximately 0.1% to 4% of patients, with patients taking antithrombotic therapies…
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INTRODUCTIONMelanoma in situ (MMIS) is a prominent stage of melanoma, defined as noninvasive and confined to the epidermis. In the United States, there are approximately 207,000 new melanoma cases each…
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INTRODUCTIONWound care is a major aspect of dermatology. Whether wounds are seen in the postoperative or consultation setting or when managing chronic non-healing ulcerations, dermatologists and dermatologic surgeons should be…
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INTRODUCTIONIntralesional 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) is a promising, yet sparsely studied alternative to surgical treatment for nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC).1 While intralesional 5-FU is not a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved treatment…
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INTRODUCTIONCurrent Staging Methods and the Need for Gene Expression Profiling Skin cancer is the most prevalent malignancy in the United States.1 By current estimations, 1 in 5 Americans will develop…
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INTRODUCTIONActinic keratosis (AK) is considered to be a pre-cancerous lesion arising in response to chronic exposure to sunlight. While there are many presentations of AK, it is often characterized as…
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