Should I get a haircut before mohs surgery on my head?

Thank you for your question. This question comes up often in my practice, thus answering it will be helpful to both you and many others. Many Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons, including myself, have significant training in the art of nerve blocks. Injecting a few CCs of Lidocaine in key areas,...

Dear mlp9531, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are concerned, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified,...

Hi there! IG-SRT is definitely a treatment option for the Basal Cell Carcinoma located on your nose, however, it would be best practice to consult with your local dermatologist to see if that would be the best treatment option. Your concerns of a scar are very valid, but depending on the skill...

Hello and thanks for your question. There are various topical therapies to treat actinic keratosis. They each have the pros and cons. There has been some small randomized clinical trials which showed benefits with a much shorter course by using a combined regimen. Of course, you would need...