David Pariser, MD provided an excellent discussion of benign cutaneous neoplasms, which are among the most common conditions prompting dermatologic evaluation. Despite their benign nature, these lesions often cause significant anxiety to patients, who often worry about the potential for malignancy and subsequently present for confirmation of benignity. Even lesions which are known by patients to be benign in nature often appear cosmetically unappealing and thus prompt discussion of removal options. Thus, it is very important for all providers to have a comprehensive understanding of the gamut of benign skin neoplasms..
In his presentation, Dr. Pariser covered a wide variety of the most common benign skin neoplasms. He reminded us that in some instances, these tumors, although not malignant in nature, can herald an underlying systemic disease, such as in the case of the sign of Leser-Trelat. Dr. Pariser also provided clinical pearls for the treatment of cosmetically unappealing lesions, including the use of apple cider vinegar as a remedy for acrochordons and lipomas!
He closed with a comprehensive discussion of the new approach using hydrogen peroxide 40% solution for the non-invasive treatment of seborrheic keratoses, dovetailing nicely with Dr. Del Rosso’s earlier talk. We are sure that everyone in attendance would agree that Dr. Pariser provided an excellent overview of an important, but often overlooked, topic!