In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you’ll hear a summary of the cosmetic and general dermatology articles in the March 2025 issue of Dermatologic Surgery followed by commentary from special guest contributors Catherine DiGiorgio, MD, and Monica Boen, MD. This podcast is hosted by Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor, Naomi Lawrence, MD, and co-hosted by Michael Renzi, MD. Dermatologic Surgery is the official publication of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. 

In this podcast series the surgical oncology and reconstruction articles in the March issue of Dermatologic Surgery are featured in a separate episode. 

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This DermSurgery Digest bonus content, aptly named “At the Microscope,” shares the latest research and techniques in dermatopathology. In this episode, we will review tumor upstaging related to basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Contributors to this podcast include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Ashley Elsensohn, MD, MPH, DermSurgery Digest at the Microscope co-host; Christine Ahn, MD; Jeff Gardner, MD; Marina K. Ibraheim, MD; and Michael P. Lee, MD.

 Articles featured in this episode include: 

• Pham D, Tabba D, Zhou C, Chow C, Elsensohn A. Histopathological discrepancy of biopsy specimens compared to subsequent Mohs surgery or wide local excision specimens. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 Sep;91(3):518-519. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2024.04.047. Epub 2024 Apr 27. PMID: 38685403. Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38685403/
• Lim GF, Perez OA, Zitelli JA, Brodland DG. Correlation of basal cell carcinoma subtype with histologically confirmed subclinical extension during Mohs micrographic surgery: A prospective multicenter study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2022 Jun;86(6):1309-1317. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2022.02.037. Epub 2022 Feb 26. PMID: 35231546. Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35231546/
• Knackstedt TJ, Brennick JB, Perry AE, Li Z, Quatrano NA, Samie FH. Frequency of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) invasion in transected SCC in situ referred for Mohs surgery: the Dartmouth-Hitchcock experience. Int J Dermatol. 2015 Jul;54(7):830-3. doi: 10.1111/ijd.12867. Epub 2015 Apr 27. PMID: 25920731. Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25920731/
• Jackett LA, Gullifer JP, Scolyer RA. Evaluation of Multiple Tissue Levels Frequently Upstages Patients With Clinically Localized Thin Primary Cutaneous Melanoma. J Cutan Pathol. 2024 Oct 2. doi: 10.1111/cup.14726. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39357975. Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39357975/

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In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you’ll hear a summary of the surgical oncology and reconstruction articles in the February 2025 issue of Dermatologic Surgery followed by commentary from special guest contributors Ramona Behshad, MD, and Deirdre Connolly, MD. This podcast is hosted by Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor, Naomi Lawrence, MD, and co-hosted by Michael Renzi, MD. Dermatologic Surgery is the official publication of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. 

In this podcast the cosmetic and general dermatology articles in February issue are featured in a separate episode. 

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In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you’ll hear a summary of the cosmetic and general dermatology articles in the February 2025 issue of Dermatologic Surgery followed by commentary from special guest contributors Sue Ellen Cox, MD, and Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD. This podcast is hosted by Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor, Naomi Lawrence, MD, and co-hosted by Michael Renzi, MD. Dermatologic Surgery is the official publication of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. 

In this podcast the February surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are featured in a separate episode. 

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Beyond the Digest are bonus episodes to the DermSurgery Digest that include reviews of interesting and relevant articles from the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Articles featured in this episode include: 

• “Geriatric dermatologic surgery part I: Frailty assessment and palliative treatments in the geriatric dermatology population.” JAAD
•  “Geriatric dermatologic surgery part II: Peri- and intraoperative considerations in the geriatric dermatologic surgery patient.” JAAD
•  “How dermatologic surgeons decide to proceed with surgery for nonmelanoma skin cancer when site identification is initially uncertain: A nationwide, multicenter, prospective study.” JAAD
• “Factors associated with residual tumor at time of Mohs micrographic surgery for basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas.” JAAD
•  “A phase 2 open-label study of cemiplimab in patients with advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (EMPOWER-CSCC-1): Final long-term analysis of groups 1, 2, and 3, and primary analysis of fixed-dose treatment group 6.” JAAD
• “Comparison of clinicopathological features and treatment outcomes for cutaneous melanomas of the head and neck and melanomas arising at other sites: Implications for systemic therapy.” JAAD
• “Equivalent disease-specific survival after Mohs micrographic surgery versus wide local excision for cutaneous leiomyosarcoma: A surveillance, epidemiology, and end results program-based analysis.” JAAD
• “Strategies for overcoming obstacles to hands-on cosmetic and laser training in dermatology residency.” JAAD
• “Microneedling Radiofrequency Enhances Poly-L-Lactic Acid Penetration That Effectively Improves Facial Skin Laxity without Lipolysis.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Beyond the Digest Contributors include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Yesul Kim, MD, Beyond the Digest Co-host; Ami Greene, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Payvand Kamrani, DO; Sydney Proffer, MD; Shayna Rivard, MD; and Kathryn Shahwan, MD

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In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you’ll hear a summary of the surgical oncology and reconstruction articles in the January 2025 issue of Dermatologic Surgery followed by commentary from special guest contributors David Carr, MD, MPH, and Alexander Valiga, MD. This podcast is hosted by Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor, Naomi Lawrence, MD, and co-hosted by Michael Renzi, MD. Dermatologic Surgery is the official publication of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. 

In this podcast for the January issue, cosmetic and general dermatology articles are featured in separate episodes. 

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In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you’ll hear a summary of the cosmetic and general dermatology articles in the January 2025 issue of Dermatologic Surgery followed by commentary from special guest contributors Kira Minikus, MD, PhD, and Devina Mehta, MD. This podcast is hosted by Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor, Naomi Lawrence, MD, and co-hosted by Michael Renzi, MD. Dermatologic Surgery is the official publication of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. 

In this podcast for the January issue, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are featured in separate episodes. 

Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact [email protected].

This DermSurgery Digest bonus content aptly named “At the Microscope” shares the latest research and techniques in dermatopathology. In this episode, we will review Atypical Fibroxanthoma and Pleomorphic Dermal Sarcoma. Contributors to this podcast include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Ashley Elsensohn, MD, MPH, DermSurgery Digest at the Microscope co-host; Christine Ahn, MD; Jeff Gardner, MD; Marina K. Ibraheim, MD; and Michael P. Lee, MD.

Articles Reviewed: 

• Agaimy A. The many faces of Atypical fibroxanthoma. Semin Diagn Pathol. 2023 Jul;40(4):306-312. doi: 10.1053/j.semdp.2023.06.001. Epub 2023 Jun 23. PMID: 37438163. Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37438163/
•  Ørholt M, Abebe K, Aaberg F, Rasmussen LE, Daugaard S, Loya AC, Herly M, Vester-Glowinski PV. Immunohistochemical Characteristics of Atypical Fibroxanthoma and Pleomorphic Dermal Sarcoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Am J Dermatopathol. 2022 Dec 1;44(12):913-920. doi: 10.1097/DAD.0000000000002305. PMID: 36395448. Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36395448/
• van Midden D, Flucke UE, Amir AL, Bonenkamp JJ, Lubeek SFK, Blokx WAM. Atypical fibroxanthoma and pleomorphic dermal sarcoma: Is superficial infiltration in subcutaneous tissue acceptable in AFX? Ann Diagn Pathol. 2022 Jun;58:151915. doi: 10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2022.151915. Epub 2022 Feb 10. PMID: 35276548. Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35276548/
• Anders IM, Schimmelpfennig C, Wiedemann K, Löffler D, Kämpf C, Blumert C, Reiche K, Kunz M, Anderegg U, Simon JC, Ziemer M. Atypical fibroxanthoma and pleomorphic dermal sarcoma - gene expression analysis compared with undifferentiated cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. 2023 May;21(5):482-491. doi: 10.1111/ddg.15006. Epub 2023 Apr 10. PMID: 37035902. Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37035902/ 

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In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you'll hear a summary of original articles, reconstructive conundrums and communications featured in the December 2024 issue of Dermatologic Surgery, published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. Contributors to this podcast include: Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Michael Renzi, MD, DermSurgery Digest Co-host; Monica Boen, MD; Deirdre Connolly, MD; Deirdre Hooper, MD; Isabela Jones, MD; Erica Leavitt, MD; Jordan Lim, MB, BCh, BAO; Jameson Loyal, MD; Megan McClean, Devina Mehta, MD; Ardalan Minokadeh, MD, PhD; Pooja Rambhia, MD; Shayna Rivard, MD; and Alexander Valiga, MD.

In this podcast, surgical oncology and reconstruction articles are presented first and general dermatologic surgery and cosmetics articles follow, beginning at 41:27. 

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Beyond the Digest are bonus episodes to the DermSurgery Digest that include reviews of interesting and relevant articles from the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and Future Oncology.

Articles featured in this episode include: 

• “Most cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma recurrences occur in the first 3 years after diagnosis: A multicenter retrospective cohort study.” JAAD
• “The epidemiology of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans incidence, metastasis, and death among various population groups: A Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database analysis.” JAAD
• “Enhanced disease-specific survival in lentigo maligna melanoma patients treated with Mohs surgery over wide local excision: A retrospective cohort analysis of the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database.” JAAD
• “Differential time series analysis shows deceleration in melanoma mortality prior to the widespread use of highly effective therapies.” JAAD
• “Early postoperative water exposure does not increase complications in cutaneous surgeries: A randomized, investigator-blinded, controlled trial.” JAAD
• “Predicting adjuvant radiation therapy benefit in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma with the 40-gene expression profile.” Future Oncology

Beyond the Digest Contributors include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Yesul Kim, MD, Beyond the Digest Co-host; Ami Greene, MD; Payvand Kamrani, DO; Sydney Proffer, MD; Shayna Rivard, MD; and Katie Shahwan, MD.

Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact [email protected].