Moving Pigmentary Disorders from the Invisible to Center Stage: Day 1 Hot Takes from PDE 2026
The fourth Pigmentary Disorders Exchange (PDE) Symposium opened with a powerful call to action to advance the science of pigmentary disorders with purpose, hope, and humanity, challenging clinicians to move these conditions from "invisible" to the center stage of medical priority. Experts emphasized that pigmentary diseases are not merely cosmetic concerns but complex medical disorders that inters …
The fourth Pigmentary Disorders Exchange (PDE) Symposium opened with a powerful call to action to advance the science of pigmentary disorders with purpose, hope, and humanity, challenging clinicians to move these conditions from "invisible" to the center stage of medical priority. Experts emphasized that pigmentary diseases are not merely cosmetic concerns but complex medical disorders that inters … 
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 … 
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 … 
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 … 
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)
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