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Electronic surface brachytherapy allows dermatologists to offer patients another safe, effective option for nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC), many experts say. And if the specialty doesn't seize the opportunity, they add, it might lose some skin cancer treatments to radiation oncologists.
» Complement or competitor to Moh's?
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The dermatologist should play the central role in the care of patients with laBCC. By the very nature of their diverse training and practice, dermatologists understand both medical and surgical options as well as radiation therapy and are best positioned to clinically and histopathologically monitor patients. » Developing appropriate treatment strategies
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Read or listen to part 1 in our series on medication adherence. Dr. Elaine Siegfried and Dr. Steven Feldman discuss the important role adherence plays in patient management.
» Techniques that encourage adherence
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Laser and light device treatments are infiltrating cosmetic and medical dermatology, causing many in the specialty to consider starting or growing laser practices. While the decision to go into the laser side of dermatology works out well for many, it can be a costly mistake for those who don't do their homework, experts warn.
» Don't make costly mistakes
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