Beyond the Digest: September 2025

Beyond the Digest are bonus episodes to the DermSurgery Digest that include reviews of interesting and relevant articles from Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASPS), JAMA Dermatology and Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD).Articles featured in this episode include: “Radiologic imaging aids management of high-risk cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma: A retrospective cohort study” JAAD“Enhanced metastatic risk stratification for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma by combining clinical guidelines with the Erasmus MC model: Results from 2 nationwide nested case-control studies ” JAAD“Grading differentiation in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma: A modified Delphi consensus panel” JAAD“Transected squamous cell carcinoma in situ specimens referred for Mohs micrographic surgery: A retrospective chart review” JAAD “Patient-reported quality of life and aesthetic satisfaction continues to improve for 1-year after Mohs surgery: A multicenter prospective cohort study” JAAD“National opioid prescription decline across outpatient specialty surgeries: A claims database study” JAAD“The epidemiology of Merkel cell carcinoma in the United States” JAAD“Discordance rate of basal cell carcinomas of the lip between initial biopsy and Mohs histopathology” JAADBeyond the Digest Contributors include Naomi Lawrence, MD, Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor; Yesul Kim, MD, Beyond the Digest Co-host; Kavita Darji, MD; Divya Seth MD, MPH; Caresse Gamret, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Sydney Proffer, MD; Kathryn Shahwan, MD; and Yssra Soliman, MD.Your feedback is encouraged. Please contact [email protected].