Society guideline links: Skin surgery

Introduction — This topic includes links to society and government-sponsored guidelines from selected countries and regions around the world. We will update these links periodically; newer versions of some guidelines may be available on each society's website. Some societies may require users to log in to access their guidelines.

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Links to related guidelines are provided separately. (See "Society guideline links: Mohs surgery" and "Society guideline links: Prevention of surgical site infections in adults".)

United States

●American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS): Consensus recommendations regarding the safety of lasers, dermabrasion, chemical peels, energy devices, and skin surgery during and after isotretinoin use (2017)

●American Academy of Dermatology (AAD): Guidelines for the use of local anesthesia in office-based dermatologic surgery (2016)