A Review of Antithrombotic Agents in Dermatologic Surgery and Context for a Practical Approach, With Cardiology and Pharmacologic Input.

Dermatologic surgeons are encountering more patients on antithrombotic agents. There are no established consensus guidelines for managing antithrombotic agents in the perioperative period. We provide an updated overview of antithrombotic agents in dermatologic surgery and management of such agents in the perioperative period with additional unique perspectives from cardiology and pharmacy.

Giant Hemosiderotic Adenodermatofibroma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Adenodermatofibromas are an extremely rare subtype of dermatofibroma (DF) characterized by a dermal proliferation of spindle-shaped fibroblasts and histocytes, dilated glandular structures with apocrine secretion, and prominent vascular proliferation, with or without hemosiderotic features. We describe a recent extraordinary case of a hemosiderotic adenodermatofibroma in a 25-year-old female. We review histologic findings and theories behind etiology, as well as review the spectrum of clinical presentations for this lesion.

Successful Use of Percutaneous Dissolvable Sutures During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Retrospective Review.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has had dramatic effects on all fields of medicine, including an effort to limit in-person visits. Within dermatologic surgery, one strategy is to close surgical incisions using percutaneous absorbable sutures. To the authors' knowledge, there are no large studies comparing changes in suture preferences and subsequent outcomes during the pandemic.

A Patient-Narrative Video Approach to Teaching Fibromyalgia.

Introduction: Although fibromyalgia is one of the most common and clinically important rheumatologic entities, physicians frequently report that their training fails to prepare them to manage this disease. Many medical schools devote insufficient time and attention to the subject of fibromyalgia, resulting in training gaps that can manifest as failures of both knowledge and empathy. There is a need for evidence-based, time-efficient methods for teaching this important subject.

Can Sunscreens Harm Coral Reefs? Addressing Environmental Concerns and Offering Practical Recommendations.

The crucial role sunscreen plays in preventing sunburns, photoaging, and skin cancer is unquestionable, and as a result, it is incumbent upon dermatologists to influence patients to appropriately use sunscreens. In addition to explaining the benefits of sunscreen use and how to properly use sunscreen, dermatologists must also address possible barriers or concerns that patients may have regarding sunscreen. One concern that has gained increasing media attention in the recent years has been the environmental impact of sunscreens, especially the impact on coral reefs.