Nonpharmacologic management of psychodermatologic conditions.

abstract：:Lasers, both in single and multiple wavelength designs, have recently been introduced to enhance the results of liposuction. Safe parameters of fluence and temperature have not yet been described. In this study, I describe a series of laser lipolysis patients treated with a dual wavelength (1064/1319 nm) laser where i...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Salzman MJ

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phototherapeutic modalities, including narrowband-UVB, broadband-UVB, PUVA photochemotherapy, and excimer laser therapy are valuable tools that can be used for photoresponsive dermatoses in children. As a systematically safer alternative compared with internal agents, including the prebiologic and biological therapies...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Pugashetti R,Koo J

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of onychomycosis in the United States is estimated to be at least 12%; prevalence increases with increasing age and is highest in individuals more than 65 years of age. Trichophyton rubrum, which also causes tinea pedis, is responsible for approximately 90% of cases of toenail onychomycosis. Risk factor...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Scher RK,Rich P,Pariser D,Elewski B

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitiligo involves a progressive loss of melanocytes from the epidermis and hair follicles. Milky-white patches appear resulting in cosmetic disfiguration that is most apparent in dark-skinned individuals. The disease is further classified according to distribution pattern and extent of depigmentation. The presence of ...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Le Poole C,Boissy RE

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medical imaging has dramatically transformed the practice of medicine, especially the field of dermatology. Imaging is used to facilitate the transfer of information between providers, document cutaneous disease, assess response to therapy, and plays a crucial role in monitoring and diagnosing skin cancer. Advancement...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Hibler BP,Qi Q,Rossi AM

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive, and often fatal cutaneous malignancy that is not usually suspected at the time of biopsy. Because of its increasing incidence and the discovery of a possible viral association, interest in MCC has escalated. Recent effort has broadened our breadth of knowledge regardi...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Wang TS,Byrne PJ,Jacobs LK,Taube JM

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital hemangiomas are rare solitary vascular tumors that do not proliferate after birth. They are characterized as either rapidly involuting congenital hemangiomas (RICHs) or noninvoluting congenital hemangiomas (NICHs) based on their clinical progression. NICHs have no associated complications, but are persisten...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Boull C,Maguiness SM

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Closing surgical defects of the external ear poses unique challenges because of the convoluted shape and thin tethered skin. Choice of repair is often dictated by the site of the wound. If the defect is central and anterior with intact cartilage, most defects will do well by second intention healing or grafting. If th...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Olbricht S,Liégeois NJ

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of video in the informed consent process has been well documented in the literature to improve patient satisfaction, understanding, comprehension, and to decrease anxiety. At the MD Anderson Mohs Surgery Unit, we use high-definition (HD) audiovisual (AV) modules to assist with the delivery of informed consent ...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Migden M,Chavez-Frazier A,Nguyen T

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cellulite is a common dermatologic condition and frequent cause of cosmetic concern among women. This paper aims to update what is known about the pathogenesis of cellulite and reviews targeted treatment modalities that address its underlying components of microvascular dysfunction, endocrine-mediated inflammation, an...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Hogan S,Velez MW,Kaminer MS

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ustekinumab is an interleukin-12/23 inhibitor used for the treatment of moderate-to-severe psoriasis. Here, we review new evidence since ustekinumab was licensed for relative efficacy in comparison with other biologic therapies from head-to-head randomized controlled trials and network meta-analyses for the treatment ...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Yiu ZZ,Warren RB

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prognosis and survival for patients diagnosed with melanoma depends on a number of interrelated factors, including histological, clinical, immunologic, and surgical parameters. Tumor thickness and depth of invasion is the most important prognostic factor, and helps to guide treatment and management plans. Besides tumo...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Brown M

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mycosis fungoides is a peripheral non-Hodgkin's T-cell neoplastic process, representing the most common type of primary cutaneous malignant lymphoma. Neoplastic lesions classically show skin predilection and characteristic clinical and histologic features in patch, plaque, and tumor stages. In addition, several clinic...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Howard MS,Smoller BR

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Electronic billing systems make dermatology practices more efficient and productive. The decision to purchase and install such a system, however, involves a significant amount of time and is often accompanied by many mistakes. This article presents errors commonly made in the evaluation and purchase process and offers...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Dinehart S

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In dermatology, botulinum toxin is now most often used to reduce dynamic facial creases and treat primary focal hyperhidrosis. The exemplary safety record of this medication is such that after nearly 2 decades, it is not known to have any long-term adverse events. Transient adverse events, such as mild injection pain,...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Pena MA,Alam M,Yoo SS

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an attempt to limit the prolonged postoperative healing associated with ablative laser skin resurfacing and in response to growing public interest in less invasive treatment modalities, nonablative laser and light source technology was developed. Over the past few years, several clinical and histologic research stu...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Alster TS,Lupton JR

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis can be safely and effectively controlled in most patients; in many cases, the disease can be improved to the point that signs and symptoms are absent or minimal. In addition, flares can be effectively controlled and, in some cases, prevented. New topical medications, improve...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Stein Gold LF,Eichenfield LF

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Perioral dermatitis is a unique skin disorder of childhood. Its exact origin is unknown; it is probably an idiosyncratic response to exogenous factors such as the use of a topical fluorinated corticosteroid or other substances on the face. It is uncommon but not rare. The age of affected children has ranged from 7 mon...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Laude TA,Salvemini JN

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influences of information technology have touched almost all aspects of our lives, and health care delivery has been no exception. Law, policy, and regulation have driven the adoption of electronic medical records, particularly over the past decade, driving fundamental changes to the practice of medicine in genera...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Park AJ,Maruther MK,Swerlick RA

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dermatologists will enter into a number of different contracts during their professional careers. It is important that in each agreement they enter, dermatologists reap the benefits that they aspire for and understand the consequences of each provision. This article addresses just a few of the different issues that ar...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Fanburg JD,Leone AM

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cutaneous basal and squamous cell carcinomas are among the most frequent malignancies in the white population, with the annual incidence estimates ranging from 1 million to 3.5 million cases in the United States. These tumors can occur either sporadically or in the context of hereditary genodermatoses with cancer pred...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Nikolaou V,Stratigos AJ,Tsao H

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cellulite is a condition that affects the vast majority of women. Although it is of no danger to one's overall health, cellulite can be psychosocially debilitating. Consequently, much research has been devoted to understanding cellulite and its etiopathogenesis. With additional insights into the underlying causes of i...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Green JB,Cohen JL,Kaufman J,Metelitsa AI,Kaminer MS

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies of the prevalence of atopic dermatitis (AD) have provided insights into associated environmental risk factors, demonstrating the complex interactions between the presence of filaggrin (FLG) gene defects and environment. Among other important findings is that elevated transepidermal water loss (TEWL) in newborn...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Simpson EL Md McR,Irvine AD Md,Eichenfield LF Md,Friedlander SF Md

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hair shaft abnormalities are fascinating and can provide a diagnostic challenge. Current knowledge of structural changes in hair has been amplified by scanning and transmission electron microscopy (SEM and TEM). Dermatologists using the light microscope and polarization in the office can diagnose the great majority of...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Whiting DA,Dy LC

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Topical retinoic acid was introduced for acne treatment three decades ago. Since that time, researchers have discovered thousands of retinoids, originally defined as chemical analogs of vitamin A. After the identification of nuclear retinoid receptors in 1987, the definition of this class expanded to include molecules...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Bershad S

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The last decade has witnessed a significant advance in the management of refractory moderate-to-severe psoriasis. This advance is the introduction of biological therapies to clinical practice. Three classes of biological therapies have been used. Of the first 2 classes to be introduced, the T-cell inhibitors and tumor...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Warren RB,Griffiths CE

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Effective antimicrobials are critical in controlling one of the most common conditions encountered in medicine, namely, skin and skin structure infections. Unfortunately, the identification of appropriate and novel antimicrobials is continually challenged by the emergence of antimicrobial resistance among bacteria, fu...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Yang A,Kerdel FA

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review highlights melanoma trends observed among African-, Asian-, Latino- and Native-American populations. Melanoma is the most lethal form of skin cancer, accounting for about 75% of all skin cancer deaths. Generally, incidence rates increase with age, peak after age 40, and are greater in men than women. Howev...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Shoo BA,Kashani-Sabet M

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Melanoma is a particularly aggressive type of skin cancer, and its incidence has been increasing steadily since the 1970s. This article will review the extensive epidemiologic data demonstrating that ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure, from the sun or artificial tanning beds, is the most important environmental risk...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Kanavy HE,Gerstenblith MR

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been a dramatic increase in the incidence of malignant melanoma in most parts of the world. Because the tumor thickness is the most important prognostic factor for the prognosis of the malignant melanoma, the early detection of thin melanomas is essential. Dermatoscopy allows the physician to discriminate be...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Stolz W,Semmelmayer U,Johow K,Burgdorf WH

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00