An overview of Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma.

This article reviews Mohs micrographic surgery for basal cell carcinoma. Its evolution to the present day technique, indications, and limitations are discussed, along with future expectations for the procedure.

Clinical presentations of cutaneous melanoma.

Cutaneous melanoma is responsible for the majority of skin cancer deaths. Early and accurate detection are the most important means to improve patient survival. This article reviews the common clinical presentations of head and neck cutaneous melanoma, and discusses lesions that might be clinically mistaken for melanoma.

Mohs micrographic surgery for angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia.

Background: Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia is a benign vascular proliferation that typically presents on the head and neck. Multiple treatment modalities have been proposed for angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia, each with limited success or undesirable side effects. At this time, standard surgical excision is considered the treatment of choice but carries recurrence rates of 33% to 50%.

Dermatologic surgery training in residency.

Background: Dermatologic surgery is an integral part of dermatology residency training.

Objective: To characterize the current level of surgical training in dermatology residency programs.

Methods: A survey was mailed to the 112 dermatology residency programs in North America and Puerto Rico.

Adult-onset facial colloid milium successfully treated with the long-pulsed Er:YAG laser.

Background: Adult colloid milium is a rare cutaneous deposition disorder that frequently involves areas of chronic sun exposure, especially the face and dorsal hands. Attempts to remove these lesions are generally unsuccessful, but dermabrasion has been reported to be effective.

Objective: To present an effective therapeutic alternative to dermabrasion for facial colloid milium.