Friday Pop Quiz 8/22/2025
A 70-year-old man presents for Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) to remove a 2.3-cm squamous cell carcinoma from the right temple. The procedure is expected to require multiple stages and a complex linear repair. His medical history includes atrial fibrillation and peripheral arterial disease. He is taking warfarin …
A 70-year-old man presents for Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) to remove a 2.3-cm squamous cell carcinoma from the right temple. The procedure is expected to require multiple stages and a complex linear repair. His medical history includes atrial fibrillation and peripheral arterial disease. He is taking warfarin … 
This month’s Journal of Drugs in Dermatology issue brings forward a diverse collection of studies spanning surgical, medical, and therapeutic dermatology. The May Editor’s Pick presents a robust cost-effectiveness analysis on placental allograft use for same-day Mohs reconstruction, offering insights from more than 2,000 patients.
Also featured are a systematic review of cyl … 
A 68-year-old man presents for a full-body skin examination 2 days after undergoing Mohs micrographic surgery for a squamous cell carcinoma of the left helix. The patient has a second appointment with the Mohs surgeon in 20 days. However, the patient is extremely frustrated with the appearance of his ear and wants alternative therapies for his ear. Which of the following is the most appropriat … 
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 … 
The use of antimicrobial therapy in the field of cutaneous surgery can be a difficult and controversial topic. Overall, there are a lack of randomized controlled clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of antimicrobial prophylaxis within our field. As a result, much of the recommendations for antimicrobial prophylaxis are extrapolated from other fields, such as dentistry, cardiology, and orthopedi … 