Dermatologic Surgery
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New opioid recommendations: Pain from most dermatologic procedures should be managed with acetaminophen, ibuprofen
Just 21 of 87 procedures might require a limited opioid prescription at discharge.
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MMS linked with better survival in early-stage melanoma
Patients who underwent Mohs micrographic surgery had moderately better survival, compared with those who were treated with wide margin excision....
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Acoustic pulse boosts laser tattoo removal
Device “clears” skin cells after single passes and allows single office visits to pack more punch.
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Thread lifts making a comeback, but long-term effects remain unclear
SAN DIEGO – Patients with moderate skin sagging are better candidates than those with severe skin sagging.
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Another study supports safety of 2-cm margins for thick melanomas
Similar outcomes seen with 4-cm and 2-cm excision margins for melanomas greater than 2 mm.
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Smoking linked to increased complication risk after Mohs surgery
Current smokers were nine times more likely than nonsmokers to experience postsurgical problems.
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Social media use linked to acceptance of cosmetic surgery
Social media platforms may generate appearance comparisons between users by allowing them to access beauty-related videos and connect with other...
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Systematic review indicates cutaneous laser therapy may be safe during pregnancy
Elective laser treatments are usually not recommended during pregnancy, but no evidence supports this, according to the authors of the review.
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Five rules for evaluating melanonychia
WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – Any dermatologist can master punch biopsy of the matrix, according to a nail disease expert.
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Ultrasound offers advantages for long-term lymph node surveillance in high-grade SCC patients
BALTIMORE – Compared with other imaging modalities, ultrasound gives more anatomic details and costs much less.
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Study finds increase in dermatologic prescriptions for postsurgical antibiotics
WASHINGTON – The investigators observed a greater than twofold variation in antibiotic prescribing rates across...