The Wound Healing Response Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Following numerous office-based dermatologic procedures, erythema, swelling, and scarring are often feared complications experienced by our patients. Understanding the wound healing response is synonymous with understanding the stages of healing and ultimately the clinical appearance of each wound. Possessing and sharing a firm grasp on this knowledge allows for patient empowerment during the woun …
Following numerous office-based dermatologic procedures, erythema, swelling, and scarring are often feared complications experienced by our patients. Understanding the wound healing response is synonymous with understanding the stages of healing and ultimately the clinical appearance of each wound. Possessing and sharing a firm grasp on this knowledge allows for patient empowerment during the woun … Continue reading "The Wound Healing Response Therapeutic Cheat Sheet"
Dr. Michael J. Visconti continues our Therapeutic Cheat Sheet series, surgical edition, with a look at the bilobed flap, one of the workhorse reconstructive designs in the armamentarium of dermatologic surgeons.
The Bilobed Flap Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Compiled by: Michael J. Visconti, DO | Reviewed by: Vishal A. Patel, MD
Background
Vascular Supply: random pattern
Movement Clas … 
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. David Ozog, chair of the dermatology department at Henry Ford Hospital. Watch as Dr. Ozog outlines his approach to handling complications from dermatology procedures. He believes communication may very well be the most important consideration, so hear how he keeps in touch with his patie … 
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Vishal A. Patel (fellowship trained Mohs micrographic surgeon who serves as Director of Cutaneous Oncology at the GW Cancer Center and Director of Dermatologic Surgery at the GW Department of Dermatology) about the pros and cons of gene expression profiling. Watch him describe how this tech … 
Mohs micrographic surgery for melanoma (MMS-M) has sharply risen by 304% in a 15-year interval, despite consistent recommendations from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). The aim of this therapeutic cheat sheet is to provide a high-yield literature review of the most pertinent data related to MMS-M.
Mohs Micrographic Surgery for Melanoma (MMS-M)
● MMS for …