Author Archives: DermSurgery Associates

DermSurgery Associates

Important New Developments in actinic keratoses and basal cell carcinoma!

New treatments have been approved for for both actinic keratoses and basal cell carcinoma.  From Skin and Allergy News: Actinic Keratoses "The Food and Drug Administration approved two strengths of ingenol mebutate gel for the treatment of actinic keratoses Jan. 23. The 0.015% formulation of ingenol mebutate gel (Picato) was approved for the treatment of …

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DermSurgery Associates

What is Mohs Surgery for the treatment of skin cancer?

Mohs surgery is a specialized surgical procedure used to remove skin cancer.  This technique offers a very successful cure for skin cancers.  The surgeon, who is a dermatologist experienced and trained in both surgery and pathology, removes and examines each layer of the diseased skin with a microscope for the presence of cancer cells during …

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DermSurgery Associates

Thanks to dedicated physicians, fellows, research staff and residents, DermSurgery Associates continues to exemplify leadership in the field of Dermatology.

Thanks to dedicated physicians, fellows, research staff and residents, DermSurgery Associates continues to exemplify leadership in the field of Dermatology.   A sample of recent publications includes: Goldberg LH, Kaplan B, Vergilis-Kalner IJ, Landau JM. Liquid Nitrogen: Control in the Treatment of Actinic Keratosis. Dermatol Surg. 2010 Dec;36(12):1956-61. PMID: 21070460 Vergilis-Kalner IJ, Goldberg LH, Landau JM, …

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