Dermatologic Surgery
From the Journals
Antibiotic use in dermatology declining, with one exception
Antibiotic prescriptions by dermatologists have declined significantly since 2008, except for those associated with dermatologic surgery.
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How, and when, to use fat grafting for scars
BOSTON – For scar surgeons, fat grafting is useful tool in the armamentarium.
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Re-excision unnecessary in moderately dysplastic nevi with positive margins
Close observation with routine skin surveillance is reasonable.
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Nonablative laser adds benefits to low-dose isotretinoin as treatment for moderate to severe acne
Nonablative laser had the additional effect of reducing the number of comedones and improving boxcar atrophic scars in the small split-face study...
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Ablative fractional lasers treat scars like ‘a magic wand’
SAN DIEGO – Dr. Waibel likened her scar treatment approach to a three-course meal.
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Reflectance confocal microscopy: The future looks bright
CHICAGO – Expect reflectance confocal microscopy to take on a growing role in everyday dermatologic practice.
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Mohs underutilized for melanoma of head and neck
CHICAGO – Study shows melanomas of head and neck have numerous high-risk features for local recurrence.
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Taking the sting out of nail surgery: Postoperative pain pearls
CHICAGO – Make sure patients plan ahead for a restful day or two after surgery.
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Cost-effective wound healing described with fetal bovine collagen matrix
CHICAGO – “We have observed favorable healing times and good cosmesis,” according to Katarina R. Kesty, MD.
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Stress balls, hand-holding no help during dermatology procedures
Standard measures may be enough to relieve patient anxiety.
Cold Iron Truth
Unlikely mentors
I understood I could meekly go along - or get angry. I chose the latter, and it has greatly changed my career.