Subsequent studies, however, have challenged the reliability of MMS for MM, citing poor accuracy of frozen sections to distinguish atypical melanocytes from background solar photodamage or lentigo ...

Traditional treatments often prove ineffective because they rely on the human eye to determine the extent of the cancer. In an effort to preserve healthy tissue, too little tissue may be removed ...

Skin cancer, a prevalent and potentially life-threatening condition, affects millions of people worldwide. As advancements in medical science continue to evolve, so do the treatment options available ...

The two factors associated with needing larger final margins were older patient age and larger average preoperative tumor diameters, according to a single-center review of 530 primary MIS cases.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Mohs micrographic surgery yielded improved survival rates and lower rates of recurrence compared with historical ...

Mohs micrographic surgery is a highly effective treatment for the removal of certain types of skin cancer lesions. It was developed by a medical student named Frederick Mohs who went on to become a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Mohs micrographic surgery showed continued efficacy in preventing local recurrence and progression in high-risk ...

The program accepts applications from rising senior dermatology residents in an ACGME-approved program and those that have already successfully completed a dermatology residency in an ACGME-approved ...

A skin cancer surgeon shares everything you need to know about scalp sunscreen.

A randomized study from The Netherlands suggests that Mohs micrographic surgery is superior to surgical excision as treatment for recurrent basal-cell carcinoma (BCC) of the face. In an ...