Dermasurgery is surgery performed by a dermatologist physician. Dermasurgeons (dermatologic surgeons) are medical doctors formally trained in this field which is a major part of their specialty training in all dermatology residencies. After being certified by the American Board of Dermatology, they may apply for fellowship status in the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, a professional organization dedicated to supporti ...

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The skin is obviously accessible to topical local therapy. Antibiotic creams can help eliminate infections, while inflammatory skin diseases (such as eczema and psoriasis) often respond to steroid creams or topical anthralin. Dermatologists are innovators of new immune enhancing treatments, like topical imiquimod for superficial cancers and injection immunotherapy for warts as discussed below. Topical medications treat many dermatological diseases, but dermatologists also use oral medications. Antibiotics and immune suppressants or immune enhanancing agents (injection immunotherapy or topical imiquimod) ...

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Dermatologists are physicians (medical doctors) specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of all diseases and tumors of the skin and its appendages. There are various subspeciaties within dermatology. Dermatologic surgeons specialize in all aspects of skin cancer surgery, Mohs' micrographic surgery, laser surgery, intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy, photodynamic therapy (PDT) and cosmetic procedures employing modalities such as botulinum toxin ('Botox'), soft tissue fillers, sclerotherapy and liposuction. Dermatopathologists special ...

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Dermatologists are physicians (medical doctors) specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of all diseases and tumors of the skin and its appendages. There are medical and surgical sides to the specialty. Dermasurgeons practice skin cancer surgery (including Mohs' micrographic surgery), laser surgery, photodynamic therapy (PDT) and cosmetic procedures using botulinum toxin ('Botox'), soft tissue fillers, sclerotherapy and liposuction. Dermatopathologists interpret tissue under the microscope (histopathology). Pediatric dermatologists ...

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In zootomy and dermatology, skin is an organ of the integumentary system composed of a layer of tissues that protect underlying muscles and organs. As the interface with the surroundings, it plays the most important role in protecting against pathogens. Its other main functions are insulation and temperature regulation, sensation and vitamin D and B synthesis. Skin has pigmentation, provided by melanocytes, which absorbs some of the potentially dangerous radiation in sunlight. It also contains DNA repair enzymes which reverse U ...

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• Skin - Layers
• Skin - Types
• Skin - Functions
• Skin - Hygiene
• Skin - Aging and disease

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A rash is a change in the skin which affects its appearance or texture. A rash may be localised to one part of the body, or affect all the skin. Rashes may cause the skin to change colour, itch, become warm, bumpy, dry, cracked or blistered, swell and may be painful. The causes, and therefore treatments for, rashes vary widely. Diagnosis must take into account such things as the appearance of the rash, other symptoms, what the patient may have been exposed to, occupation, and occurrence in family members. The presence of a rash ...

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• Rash - Causes

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Wilson's disease or lentigohepatic degeneration is an autosomal recessive hereditary disease, with an incidence of about 1 in 30,000. Its main feature is accumulation of copper in tissues, which manifests itself with neurological symptoms and liver disease. The estimated heterozygous carrier rate is about 1 in 90, meaning that 1 in 90 people are unaffected carriers of this mutation. The disease affects men and women equally and occurs in all races. Wilson's disease - Description. The Wilson's dise ...

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• Wilson's disease - Description
• Wilson's disease - Symptoms and signs
• Wilson's disease - Clinical features
• Wilson's disease - Hepatic
• Wilson's disease - Psychiatric
• Wilson's disease - Neurologic
• Wilson's disease - Renal
• Wilson's disease - Ophthalmologic
• Wilson's disease - Cardiovascular
• Wilson's disease - Dermatological
• Wilson's disease - Diagnosis
• Wilson's disease - Treatment
• Wilson's disease - Source

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Eczema is a form of dermatitis, a skin irritation characterized by red, flaky skin, sometimes with cracks or tiny blisters. It is extremely itchy, but scratching damages the fragile skin and exacerbates the problem so it is important for people with eczema to try to leave the area alone. Eczema - Types. ICD-10 codes are provided where available. Eczema - Allergenic. There are several causes of dermatitis, but the most common ones are related to allergies. ...

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• Eczema - Types
• Eczema - Allergenic
• Eczema - Non-allergenic
• Eczema - Diagnosis
• Eczema - Treatment
• Eczema - Moisturizing
• Eczema - Eczema and detergents
• Eczema - Itch Relief
• Eczema - Corticosteroids
• Eczema - Immunomodulators
• Eczema - Antibiotics
• Eczema - Light Therapy
• Eczema - Traditional remedies
• Eczema - Future Treatments

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In dermatology, an abrasion is superficial damage to the skin, generally not deeper than the epidermis. It is more superficial than an excoriation, although it can give mild bleeding. Mild abrasions do not scar, but deep abrasions may lead to the development of scarring tissue. See also. Wound ...

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In medicine (dermatology), Bowen's disease (BD) is a sunlight-induced skin disease, considered either as an early stage or intraepidermal form of squamous cell carcinoma. It was named after Dr John T. Bowen, the doctor who first described it in 1912. Bowen's disease - Causes. Causes of BD include solar damage, arsenic, immunosuppression (including AIDS), viral infection (human papillomavirus or HPV) and chronic skin injury and dermatoses. Bowen's disease - Signs and symptoms. Including:

• Bowen's disease - Causes
• Bowen's disease - Signs and symptoms
• Bowen's disease - Histology
• Bowen's disease - Treatment

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Ulcerative dermal necrosis (UDN) is a chronic dermatological disease of cold water salmonid fish that had a severe impact on north Atlantic Salmon and sea trout stocks in the 1970s and 1980. Affected fish developed severe skin lesions over large parts of their body which penetrated into skeletal muscle. The onset of symptoms only occurred after migration into freshwater. Lesions became quickly infected with overgrowths of saprolegnia fungus giving the affected fish an appearance of being covered in slimy white pustules. The mos

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A beauty mark is a mole on the face or other part of the body that is considered to be attractive. On the face they are usually located within an inch or so of the upper lip. They were particularly highly-regarded during the Renaissance and it became commonplace to create false beauty marks using makeup. Genuine beauty marks are usually subdermal and do not protrude from the skin. Marilyn Monroe's beauty mark generated a new vogue for them during the twentieth century and more recent celebrities to sport them include Madonna, E ...

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Dermatologically, a callus is an especially toughened area of skin, which has become relatively thick and hard (or callous) as a response to repeated contact or pressure. Since repeated contact is required, calluses are most often found on hands or feet. Calluses are generally not harmful, but may sometimes lead to other problems, such as infection. Shoes that fit tightly can often form calluses on the feet. Callus - Corns. Corns (also called clavi) are specially-shaped calluses that us ...

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• Callus - Corns
• Callus - Development
• Callus - Treatment
• Callus - Diabetes

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Adapalene Acne vulgaris Recreational uses: ? Unethical uses: ? Other uses: ? ? Severe: ? Atypical sensations: ? Cardiovascular: ? Ear, nose, and throat: ? Endocrinal: ? Eye: ? Including:

• Adapalene - History
• Adapalene - Available forms
• Adapalene - Indications
• Adapalene - Pharmacodynamics
• Adapalene - Pharmacokinetics
• Adapalene - External link

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Balanitis xerotica obliterans (BXO) is a dermatological (skin) condition affecting the male genitalia. It was first described by Stuhmer in 1928, though earlier reports describe what may have been the same condition (Freeman, 1941). BXO commonly occurs on the foreskin and glans penis (Keogh 2005). Atrophic white patches appear on the affected area (Buechner 2002), and commonly, a whitish ring of indurated (hardened) tissue usually forms near the tip that may prevent retraction (Keogh 2005). Balanitis xerotica obli ...

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• Balanitis xerotica obliterans - Etiology and epidemiology
• Balanitis xerotica obliterans - Relationship to phimosis
• Balanitis xerotica obliterans - Relationship to lichen sclerosus
• Balanitis xerotica obliterans - Prophylaxis
• Balanitis xerotica obliterans - Prognosis
• Balanitis xerotica obliterans - Diagnosis
• Balanitis xerotica obliterans - Treatment
• Balanitis xerotica obliterans - Images of BXO

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In surgery, the use of a curette to remove tissue by scraping or scooping. It may be used to obtain a biopsy of a mass to determine if it is a granuloma, neoplasm, or some other tumor. It is often employed prior to definitive excisional surgery to more precisely deliniate the extent of a tumour. In selected cases, curettage may be employed to treat certain 'low risk' skin cancers such as superficial BCC. Rarely, curettag ...

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Ambulatory care is any medical care delivered on an outpatient basis. Many medical conditions do not require hospital admission and can be managed without admission to a hospital. Many medical investigations can be performed on an ambulatory basis, including blood tests, X-rays, endoscopy and even biopsy procedures of superficial organs. Sites where ambulatory care can be delivered include: Physician offices: This is the most common site for the delivery of ambulatory care. Physicians of many specialties de ...

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Dermasurgery (dermatologic surgery) is surgery performed by a dermatologist physician. Dermasurgeons (dermatologic surgeons) are medical doctors formally trained in this field which is a major part of their specialty training during the dermatology residency. After being certified by the American Board of Dermatology, they may apply for fellowship status in the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, a professional organization ...

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As skin ages, it becomes thinner and more easily damaged. Intensifying this effect is the decreasing ability of skin to heal itself. Skin sagging is caused by the fall in elasticity. Skin also receives less blood flow and lower gland activity. In medicine, the branch concerned with the skin is called dermatology. The skin is subject to constant attack from without, and so can be afflicted by numerous ailments, such as: Tumors: Benign tumors of the skin: Squamous ...

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Skin, Skin - Layers, Skin - Types, Skin - Functions, Skin - Hygiene, Skin - Aging and disease

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