American Society for Mohs Surgery

American Society for Mohs Surgery ASMS places a strong emphasis on quality dermatologic education, encompassing surgical skill refineme

The American Society for Mohs Surgery (ASMS) was founded in 1990 by a small group of dermatologists in Southern California, all of whom had received extensive Mohs training in Residency and had successfully integrated the Mohs technique into their practices. The ASMS was envisioned as a professional medical society that would provide important professional and educational support for the increasin

g number of Residency-trained Mohs surgeons throughout the country. A previously existing organization of Mohs surgeons, the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology (now known as the American College of Mohs Surgery) had established a post-Residency Mohs Fellowship training program, and provided membership to dermatologists who had completed that training. The ASMS, however, welcomed members from both Mohs Fellowship training and Residency training backgrounds, and created an environment in which members could openly share their Mohs knowledge and experience with other dermatologists whose training had not included the Mohs technique. The ASMS soon developed recurring medical education courses to reinforce key dermatologic surgery and Mohs concepts through multi-faceted demonstrations and discussions of the latest advances in skin cancer treatment. A formal Peer Review program also was established, in which members could regularly submit Mohs cases for quality assurance evaluation. Today the ASMS continues to place a strong emphasis on high-quality dermatologic education, with our programs encompassing surgical skill development and refinement, improved performance in practice, and enhanced patient outcomes in Mohs surgery and related techniques. One of our two annual courses is devoted exclusively to Mohs surgery and provides dermatologists with a detailed overview of the technique and guidelines for establishing safe, efficient Mohs practices. The ASMS recognizes the important support role of the Mohs technician in the successful performance of Mohs surgery, and hands-on technician training is a regular component of the annual Fundamentals of Mohs Surgery course.

Each day is a new opportunity. Be present and make the best of each moment!
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Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer and the most frequently occurring of all cancers. Eight out ...
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Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer and the most frequently occurring of all cancers. Eight out of ten skin cancers are basal cell carcinomas, making this form of cancer the most common. Make sure you are getting your moles checked frequently!

Mohs surgery has the lowest recurrence rates, highest cure rates, and best cosmetic results of any skin cancer treatment...
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Mohs surgery has the lowest recurrence rates, highest cure rates, and best cosmetic results of any skin cancer treatment, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. Mohs surgery has over a 99 percent cure rate on skin cancers that were not previously treated. On areas that were previously treated with other excision methods and the cancer was not fully removed, Mohs is 94 percent successful. To learn more about Mohs surgery, please visit our website.
https://www.mohssurgery.org/about-asms/about-mohs-surgery/

Winter or summer, Sunscreen is a must!
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Winter or summer, Sunscreen is a must!

Most Mohs patients have basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma. Mohs is usually recommended when a BCC or SCC i...
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Most Mohs patients have basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma. Mohs is usually recommended when a BCC or SCC is aggressive or large, appears in an area with little tissue beneath it (eyelid, nose, ear, scalp, ge****ls, hand, or foot), or was treated and has come back.

UV exposure is the single biggest contributing factor to skin cancer. Taking steps to avoid excessive UV exposure is the...
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UV exposure is the single biggest contributing factor to skin cancer. Taking steps to avoid excessive UV exposure is the most effective method of prevention! This includes staying in the shade or indoors during peak sun hours, wearing protective clothing such as long sleeves and pants, and using a full-spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher.

Mohs surgery (Mohs micrographic surgery) is a highly effective treatment for certain types of skin cancer. It is an exac...
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Mohs surgery (Mohs micrographic surgery) is a highly effective treatment for certain types of skin cancer. It is an exacting procedure in which the dermatologist performs both surgical excision of the skin cancer and microscopic examination of the surgical margins to ensure that all skin cancer cells have been removed. Please visit our website to learn more.
https://www.mohssurgery.org/

When using sunscreen, our skin is not just safe, but happy too.
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When using sunscreen, our skin is not just safe, but happy too.

Skin cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed types of cancer in the U.S., accounting for one in every three cancer ...
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Skin cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed types of cancer in the U.S., accounting for one in every three cancer diagnoses. Even with preventive measures, it is a good idea to undergo a complete skin exam every year. This helps ensure the swift identification and removal of cancerous and pre-cancerous lesions.

Self-examinations can alert you to changes in your skin and aid in the early detection of skin cancer. For most people, ...
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Self-examinations can alert you to changes in your skin and aid in the early detection of skin cancer. For most people, once a month is ideal. For the hard to see places, see if your significant other can help!

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