Pearls for the Practitioner, Introduction
This edition of Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery is a compilation of articles on a breadth of topics, reflecting
the scope of our specialty.
Replacing Dermal Constituents Lost Through Aging with Dermal Fillers
Collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) are the skin components primarily responsible for contributing to the skin’s appearance.
Surgical Margins of Excision for Basal Cell Carcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma
In excising basal and squamous cell carcinomata, the surgical margin that is wide enough to completely remove the tumor an acceptable percentage of the time and narrow enough to minimize removal of excessive normal tissue must be selected.
Topical Treatment Strategies for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer and Precursor Lesions
The ability to manage non-melanoma skin cancers and pre-malignant lesions with topical pharmacologic agents is highly compelling.
Mohs Micrographic Surgery Pearls
Mohs micrographic surgery has evolved over the last 60 years from fixed-tissue chemosurgery with secondary intention healing to fresh-tissue surgical excision utilizing advanced histotechnology and reconstructive techniques.