Mohs Surgery- Friday Pop Quiz 8/13/2021
This patient underwent Mohs surgery and presents for suture removal. The following photo is an example of which type of closure?
A. Split-thickness skin graft
B. Full-thickness skin graft
C. Composite graft
D. Transposition flap
E. Interpolation flap
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
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This patient underwent Mohs surgery and presents for suture removal. The following photo is an example of which type of closure?
A. Split-thickness skin graft
B. Full-thickness skin graft
C. Composite graft
D. Transposition flap
E. Interpolation flap
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
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BEXAROTENE THERAPEUTIC CHEAT SHEET
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TikTok is the newest medium in which to learn skincare tips, and this month’s Patient Buzz includes several articles that provide a dermatologist’s opinion on the validity of TikTok trends. Can glycolic acid work as deodorant? Can shaving cream soothe a sunburn? Does salt water improve acne?
Read about TikTok skincare trends and other dermatology news from the consumer press and be ready fo …
A 20-year-old male presents with jaundice, hepatomegaly, blue lunulae, and the ocular finding as shown. What is the genetic mutation in this condition?
A. Phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) gene
B. α-galactosidase A (GLA) gene
C. ATP7B gene
D. Glucocerebrosidase (GBA) gene
E. Cystathionine β-synthase (CBS) gene
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. …