1 What is “skin of color”? There are many ways to subcategorize humans. Widely recognized racial groups include Africans, African-Americans, Asians, Middle Easterners, Northern Europeans, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Hispanics, to name a few. Even within a racial group,…
Nonneoplastic Epithelial Disorders of the Vulva 1 What is lichen sclerosus (also known as lichen sclerosus et atrophicus)? Lichen sclerosus (LS) ( Fig. 60.1 ) is an inflammatory condition that primarily affects the epidermis and the superficial dermis. The disease…
Specific Dermatoses of Pregnancy 1 Name four pregnancy-specific dermatologic disorders Polymorphic eruption of pregnancy (PEP) Pemphigoid gestationis Atopic eruption of pregnancy Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) Ambros-Rudolph CM, Müllegger RR, Vaughan-Jones SA, Kerl H, Black MM. The specific dermatoses of…
1 What is Mohs surgery? Mohs micrographic surgery is a surgical technique used to remove skin cancer. During Mohs surgery, the dermatologist acts as both the surgeon and the pathologist. The goals of Mohs surgery are to completely remove the…
1 How does one define dermatologic surgery? Dermatologic surgery describes procedures involving the skin and/or its appendages. Although many specialties may perform dermatologic surgery, dermatologists receive specific training in treating the skin both medically and surgically. Some dermatologists undergo additional…
1 How are skin cancers classified? Primary cutaneous cancers are classified on the basis of their cell of origin within the skin ( Table 43.1 ). Skin cancers are most commonly derived from keratinocytes (e.g., squamous cell carcinoma [SCC], basal…