This title functions as a ready reference for best practices in procedural dermatology, a recently ACGME-approved subspecialty of dermatology. The first part of the book instructs the reader how to perform and how to critically appraise clinical research. The second, and main, part of the book is comprised of topical chapters that will review the current best evidence in skin cancer surgery, laser surgery of the skin, cosmetic dermatology, and many other procedures performed by the dermatologist. These chapters are written by leading experts in each of these subfields. Evidence-Based Procedural Dermatology is packed with vital information for practicing dermatologic surgeons, and also dermatology residents and fellows, who will be able to apply the summaries of best practices in their training and certification exams. TOC:PART I. A Step-By-Step Guide to a Procedural Dermatology Clinical Trial.- Types of Studies: The Pyramid.- Searching the Literature.- Finding a Testable Question.- Obtaining IRB Approval.- Registering the Trial.- Patient Selection.- Randomization and Blinding.- Constructing a Functional Experimental Design.- Primary and Secondary Outcome Measures.- Power Studies and Sample Size.- Intent-to-Treat and Per Protocol Analysis of Evaluable Subjects.- Common Statistical Tests.- Confidence Intervals, Statistical Significance and Clinical Significance.- PART II. Special Considerations by Type of Study.- Consensus Statements and Expert Opinion.- Case Series.- Case-Control Studies.- Cohort Studies.- Randomized Control Trials.- Meta-Analyses and Structured Reviews.- PART III. Challenges of Procedural Dermatology Clinical Trials.- Cancer Trials.- Laser and Cosmetic Surgery Trials.- PART IV. Preparing Procedural Trials for Publication.- Preparing the Skeleton.- Literature Review.- Results and Conclusions.- Writing the Abstract.- Tables, Graphs, and Flowcharts.- Representative Photographs.- Submitting the Paper: Cover Letter and Suggested Reviewers.- Revision and Resubmission.- PART V: Topic Areas in Procedural Dermatology: The Evidence.- Mohs Surgery.- Melanoma Surgery.- Surgical Treatment of Rare Nonmelanoma Tumors.- Treatment of Precancers with Topical Agents.- Suture Technique.- Reconstruction: Flaps, Grafts and Other Closures.- Prevention and Treatment of Scars.- Prevention and Treatment of Procedure-Associated Infection.- Other Cutaneous Surgical Complications.- Vascular Lasers and Lights.- Pigment Lasers and Lights.- Ablative Resurfacing: Laser, Chemical Peels, and Dermabrasion.- Nonablative and Minimally Ablative Resurfacing.- Non-Surgical Lifting and Tightening.- Superficial Chemical Peels.- Cosmeceuticals.- Botulinum Toxin.- Soft-Tissue Augmentation.- Liposuction.- Hair Transplantation.- Face-Lifting.- Blepharoplasty.- PART VI: Questions and Self-Assessment. In Evidence-Based Procedural Dermatology, Dr. Alam has compiled the subspecialty's latest research findings in a reference for researchers and dermatologists.