Skin Cancer (Nonmelanoma)

Experts in dermatology discuss the efficacy and safety combining hedgehog pathway inhibitors and immunotherapy as treatment for patients with basal cell carcinoma.

Todd Schlesinger, MD and Emily Ruiz, MD offer advice on forming multidisciplinary relationships for the wholistic study and treatment of basal cell carcinoma.

Emily Ruiz, MD and Todd Schlesinger, MD discuss treatment options for locally advanced basal cell carcinoma, such as immunotherapy and surgery.

Drs Justine Cohen and Brent Moody provide their key takeaways and panel discussion highlights related to the management of patients with basal cell carcinoma.

An expert in dermatology shares her insights into the duration of treatment and dose adjustments for systemic treatments in patients with basal cell carcinoma.

Dr Justine Cohen discusses her approach to systemic treatment selection in her patients with basal cell carcinoma; highlighting the importance of individualizing the treatment plan.

Justine Cohen, DO and Brent Moody M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.A.D, comment on which patients would be appropriate for non-surgical treatment options in the management of their basal cell carcinoma.

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Catch up on the innovative pearls shared at the 2023 American College of Mohs Surgery including strategies to enhace the patient experience, the role artificial intelligence plays in dermatologic care, and more.

Brandon Beal, MD shared his experience, which technology solutions work best, and resources available to dermatology practices.

The rapid pearl session explored a case that challenged surgeons to preserve the function of the tarsal plate and musculature attachments.

His keynote speech at ACMS focused on artificial intelligence for precision medicine and cancer diagnosis.

Jerry Brewer, MD, MS, shared pearls on reasons to avoid or discontinue Mohs surgery and keeping calm with stressed, vulnerable patients.

Katie Schlenker, DO, emphasizes the importance of empathy during tough conversations with skin cancer patients with few to no treatment options left.

Golda explains why he prefers using tranexamic acid to control bleeding in granulated wounds.

An ACMS poster session indicates Mohs micrographic surgeons and histology technicians are at high risk of developing musculoskeletal injuries from their day-to-day tasks.

Laura Rezac, MD and her colleagues evaluated a teledermatology postoperative follow-up model after Mohs Micrographic surgery.

Caleb Kovell, MD and Junqian Zhang, MD demonstrated how teaming up increases the likelihood for positive patient outcomes in Mohs cases on the genitalia and perianal region.

The question was a conversation starter after an ACMS clinical abstract presentation.

An ACMS poster session delves into the role artificial intelligence can play in the treatment of basal cell carcinoma.

A poster session and ACMS keynote speaker Anant Madabhushi, MS, PhD, both delve into the use of AI in Mohs surgery.

Bar will share insight on foldover interpolated flaps for full thickness of nasal defects.

From explaining how medications work and should be taken to reviewing potential adverse effects and financial details, pharmacists are crucial resources for patients undergoing treatment for skin cancer.

The task force defined screening as a visual skin exam by a primary care clinician for this recommendation.

Experts in dermatology discuss their use cases of cemiplimab and reinforce the need for dermatologists to utilize novel and effective treatments within their patient populations.

Dr Aaron Farberg discusses the role of cemiplimab in the management of BCC; highlighting the need to increase the engagement of a multidisciplinary team in the use of this treatment.

Neal Bhatia, MD, and Aaron Farberg, MD, discuss the progression of basal carcinoma and the evolving treatment approaches to this condition.

Verrica Pharmaceuticals is developing a potentially first-in-class oncolytic peptide.

Experts in dermatology comment on their considerations relating to treatment selection in their patients with basal cell carcinoma, highlighting the impact of cemipulab in this space.

Laura Ferris, MD, PhD and Andrew Weinstein, MD, FAAD discuss the importance of multidisciplinary care in their patients with locally advanced basal cell carcinoma, reinforcing the role of the dermatologist in the care plan.