title: Common Dermatologic Procedures.
abstract: Dermatologists perform a wide variety of procedures on a daily basis. The skin biopsy is a fundamental technique that can be performed by all physicians who manage cutaneous conditions. Specimens should always be sent for pathologic evaluation, regardless of whether the sampled lesion appears benign. Postoperative care and education are critical for minimizing complications.
authors.affiliation: Division of Dermatology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA 98105, USA.
authors.forename: Shelley
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.affiliation: Division of Dermatology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA 98105, USA. Electronic address: Jkampp@uw.edu.
authors.forename: Jeremy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kampp
mesh_terms: D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods; D001905:Botulinum Toxins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003452:Cryosurgery; D017679:Cryotherapy; D003475:Curettage; D000067548:Dermal Fillers / Q000627:therapeutic use; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D015552:Injections, Intralesional; D053685:Laser Therapy; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D015595:Skin Aging; D013563:Sympathectomy, Chemical
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D000067548:Dermal Fillers; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D001905:Botulinum Toxins
keywords: Cryosurgery; Cryotherapy; Curettage; Dermatologic procedures; Excision; Punch biopsy; Shave biopsy; Skin biopsy