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A New Face for the ARCHIVES

Arch Dermatol. 2000;136:1404.

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WITH THIS special issue of the Archives of Dermatology devoted to topics in dermatologic surgery, we reach a milestone in our 108 years of publication. Just as our specialty has been transformed from years of being steeped in infectious disease and syphilology, now the world of dermatology has broadened to include sophisticated skin procedures to cure disease and enhance overall health. While opinions may vary about the prominence that dermatologic surgery should have in our specialty, it is now a matter of fact that the majority of dermatologists perform dermatologic surgery as a key and integral part of their practice. It is also true that dermatology has been recognized broadly for its innovations in procedural dermatology, including efficient and conservative management of melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer, and aspects of aesthetic dermatology, including hair transplantation, laser surgery, and liposuction. Acknowledging the importance of dermatologic surgery in the professional lives of . . . [Full Text of this Article]