March 18th 2024
From our March cover feature: Vulnerable populations such as the prison population should have access to Mohs surgery to prevent the increased risk of morbidity and mortality from skin cancer.
Sunscreen Protection for Children
May 19th 2022Protection from the harsh rays of the sun is crucial for everyone—including children. Now that summer has arrived, a refresher course for your patients and their families on sun protection, which can go a long way in preventing skin damage and disorders due to the sun.
Improvement Needed in Immediate Access to VA Skin Cancer Care in Midwest, East Coast
May 13th 2022In a presentation at the current American College of Mohs Surgery meeting, Jennifer G. Powers, MD, highlights the needed improvement for immediate access to skin cancer care for VA patients, noting a 33 day average wait time compared to the VAs optimal goal of 28 days.
Skin Cancer and the Cutaneous Microbiome: Thinking Small May Produce Big Results
April 13th 2022The human microbiota and its involvement in human health and disease has been emphasized in recent years. Now, researchers have begun to explore whether a patient’s unique microbiota may influence skin cancer risk and response to therapy.