American Society for Dermatologic Surgery

The latest news out of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting with physician perspective, researcher interviews and clinician insight.
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December 17, 2021
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Scar satisfaction higher in complex reconstruction following Mohs

Scar satisfaction higher in complex reconstruction following Mohs

Patients who underwent complex reconstruction following Mohs micrographic surgery were more satisfied with their appearance and scars in the long-term, according to a presentation.

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December 16, 2021
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Patients with skin of color experience disparities in non-melanoma skin cancer

Patients with skin of color experience disparities in non-melanoma skin cancer

Patients with skin of color are more likely to have larger Mohs micrographic surgery defect sizes than white patients, highlighting disparities in non-melanoma skin cancer, according to a presentation.

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December 15, 2021
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Longer wound closure time associated with flaps, multiple debridements

Longer wound closure time associated with flaps, multiple debridements

Multiple debridements and the use of flaps are associated with longer closure times on complex infectious wounds, according to a study presented at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery virtual meeting.

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December 14, 2021
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OnabotulinumtoxinA improves masseter muscle prominence

OnabotulinumtoxinA improves masseter muscle prominence

OnabotulinumtoxinA treatment showed a marked reduction in masseter muscle prominence with both 48- and 72-unit doses, according to a study presented at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery virtual meeting.

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December 13, 2021
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OCT-guided hyperthermic treatment noninvasive option for superficial basal cell carcinoma

OCT-guided hyperthermic treatment noninvasive option for superficial basal cell carcinoma

OCT-guided and temperature-controlled hyperthermic treatment could be a safe, noninvasive alternative to surgical tumor removal in superficial basal cell carcinoma, according to a presentation of preliminary data.

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December 10, 2021
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Microneedling with topical medication safe, effective melasma treatment

Microneedling with topical medication safe, effective melasma treatment

Microneedling with topical therapy is a safe and effective tool for the treatment of melasma, according to a presentation at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery virtual meeting.