Think Outside the Box: Surgical Reconstruction and Beyond
When conducting surgical reconstruction, it’s important to think outside the box. That’s according to consulting dermatologist Dr. Timothy C. Flynn. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference interviewed Dr. Flynn, who shared questions dermatologists should ask when addressing a wound. Find out why considering shadows and highlights is important for positive outcom …
When conducting surgical reconstruction, it’s important to think outside the box. That’s according to consulting dermatologist Dr. Timothy C. Flynn. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference interviewed Dr. Flynn, who shared questions dermatologists should ask when addressing a wound. Find out why considering shadows and highlights is important for positive outcom … Continue reading "Think Outside the Box: Surgical Reconstruction and Beyond"
Wound repair of the pretibial and forearm regions presents a challenge during dermatologic surgery as these areas are under significant tension and exhibit increased skin fragility. Various methodologies have been proposed for the closure and repair of such wounds, however, the use of the bilayered suture technique may be simpler and more effective than other techniques such as the pinch stitc … 
INTRODUCTION
Periocular basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common eyelid malignancy concomitant with ocular morbidity and quality of life impact.1,2 Orbital invasion occurs in 2% of cases and poses challenges for management.1,3 JDD authors highlight a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of advanced periocular BCC.
CASE
JDD authors discuss a 56-year-old male who presente … 
Mohs Micrographic Surgery effectively removes skin cancer while preserving healthy tissue. But what happens when the procedure that’s supposed to help maintain aesthetics leads to long-lasting and highly distressing cosmetic outcomes?
That’s the focus of an observational study published in the May issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. Researchers looked at the factors that contribut … 
At the 2023 Skin of Color Update, Dr. David Ciocon, Director of Dermatologic Surgery, Mohs Micrographic Surgery (MMS) and Procedural Dermatology at the Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, provided a comprehensive exploration of MMS in patients with skin of color, with a focus on defining keratinocyte carcinoma and shedding light on disparities within this patient popula … 