Mohs surgery: what to expect, from the first layer to the last stitch
What Mohs surgery is, who it's for, how the day unfolds layer by layer, and how wounds are repaired, from a fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon.
Articles
Patient education on skin cancer, sun protection, everyday skin conditions and cosmetic treatments. Each article cites its sources.
Skin checks: who needs one, and the changes worth showing a dermatologist
What the 2023 USPSTF statement on skin cancer screening means for you, the ABCDEs of melanoma, and warning signs on darker skin that are easy to miss.
Sunscreen, decoded: SPF, broad spectrum and how much to use
How to choose and use sunscreen: SPF 30+, broad spectrum, the shot-glass rule, reapplying, tinted options for every skin tone, and babies under 6 months.
Adult acne: what the 2024 AAD guideline says actually works
Why acne appears or returns in adulthood, the treatments the 2024 AAD guideline rates most highly, and how to protect your skin from marks and scars.
Eczema in adults: a calm, step-by-step treatment plan
Atopic dermatitis in adults: daily skin care, the creams AAD guidelines recommend, and the biologic and JAK-inhibitor options for moderate to severe eczema.
Lasers and injectables: an evidence-first guide before you book
A balanced look at laser resurfacing, fillers and neuromodulators: what each can and can't do, real risks for every skin tone, and questions to ask first.
Glossary
Terms you may hear at a dermatology visit.
- Actinic keratosis
- A rough, scaly precancer caused by sun damage.
- Broad spectrum
- A sunscreen label meaning protection against both UVA and UVB rays.
- Dermatoscope
- A lighted magnifier used to look at spots on the skin.
- Dermatopathologist
- A doctor who diagnoses skin conditions from biopsy samples under the microscope.
- Fractional laser
- A laser that treats tiny columns of skin and leaves untreated skin between them to speed healing.
- Margin
- The rim of tissue around a removed tumor. Clear margins mean no cancer was seen at the edges.
- Mohs surgery
- Removing skin cancer in thin layers that are checked under the microscope during the visit.
- Photoprotection
- Protecting skin from sunlight with shade, clothing and sunscreen.
- Retinoid
- A vitamin A–derived medicine that unclogs pores and renews the skin surface.
- SPF
- Sun protection factor. It mainly measures protection from UVB, the rays that cause sunburn.
Something on your skin you'd like looked at?
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