The place of laser resurfacing within the range of medical and surgical skin resurfacing techniques.

abstract：:This is a very exciting time in cutaneous laser surgery with an ever-expanding therapeutic armamentarium and an increased sophistication of available technology. These recent trends have allowed for both a rapid development of interest and exploration of laser-assisted drug delivery and its potential applications. We ...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Brauer JA,Krakowski AC,Bloom BS,Nguyen TA,Geronemus RG

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cutaneous B-cell lymphomas (CBCLs) are a heterogeneous group of diseases that can have variable presentations, prognoses, and treatments. The proper identification of a CBCL hinges on proper histopathologic and clinical evaluation. Comprising 25% to 30% of the primary cutaneous lymphomas, incident cases of CBCL are ra...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Chen ST,Barnes J,Duncan L

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of fractional photothermolysis is a milestone in the history of laser technology and cutaneous resurfacing. Based on the concept that skin is treated in a fractional manner, where narrow cylinders of tissue are thermally heated and normal adjacent skin is left unaffected, the fractional devices have sh...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Saedi N,Jalian HR,Petelin A,Zachary C

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ThermaCool TC system is a radiofrequency device capable of delivering higher energy fluences to a greater volume of tissue than nonablative lasers, with no epidermal injury. It has been successful in treating periorbital rhytides and lifting eyebrows. Given these positive finding for treatment of the upper face, t...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Hsu TS,Kaminer MS

更新日期：2003-06-01 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：: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：: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 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：: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：: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：:Hair disorders include hair loss, increased hair growth, and hair structure defects with increased breakage, as well as unacceptable cosmetic appearance, such as reduced shine, strength, curliness, and elasticity. It is the task of the dermatologist to choose the right diagnostic tool depending on the suspected clinic...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Hillmann K,Blume-Peytavi U

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ascomycin macrolactam derivative pimecrolimus (Elidel, SDZ ASM 981; Novartis Pharma AG, Basel Switzerland) is a cell-selective inhibitor of inflammatory cytokines specifically developed for the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermati...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Stuetz A,Grassberger M,Meingassner JG

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Propionibacterium acnes is a key pathogenic factor in the development of acne. Antibiotics are the first choice of treatment for mild-to-moderate, mixed, papular/pustular, and moderate nodular acne, and an alternative choice in severe, nodular/conglobate acne. The emergence of resistance to the currently available ant...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Sinha M,Sadhasivam S,Bhattacharyya A,Jain S,Ghosh S,Arndt KA,Dover JS,Sengupta S

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The history of burn scars can best be found in military medical history. The care of wounded soldiers documented in the Illiad reflected the trauma of the weapons of war, arrow, spear, sword, and ax. The introduction of gunpowder in the 14th century, increasingly sophisticated explosives, and in modern times, petroleu...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Petro JA

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bathing and moisturization to control dryness, applications of topical anti-inflammatory agents (including corticosteroids and calcineurin inhibitors [TCIs]) to control flares, minimization of the risk for infection, and relief of pruritus are the cornerstones of effective therapy for atopic dermatitis. Education of p...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Paller AS,Simpson EL,Eichenfield LF,Ellis CN,Mancini AJ

更新日期：2012-09-01 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

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：:Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a complex dermatological disease characterized by recurrent painful nodules and suppuration in areas such as the axilla and groin. The disease is poorly understood and treatment is not satisfactory. In October 2016, the Canadian and United States Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundations or...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Hoffman LK,Ghias MH,Garg A,Hamzavi IH,Alavi A,Lowes MA

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skin aging is a combination of natural aging with superimposed photoaging. Naturally aged skin is thin, fragile and finely wrinkled whereas photoaged skin is rough and thickened with deep coarse wrinkles. In addition photoaging is characterized by mottled pigmentation, solar lentigines, telangectasias and a loss of el...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Farris PK

更新日期：2011-09-01 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：: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：:Thalidomide, originally marketed as a sedative, was introduced in West Germany in 1956 and in numerous other countries soon thereafter. In part because it did not impair coordination or respiratory function, the drug rapidly became extremely popular. By 1961, however, there were mounting reports of phocomelia and othe...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Stirling DI

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The term bed bug is applied to 2 species of genus Cimex: lectularius describes the common or temperate bed bug, and hemipterus its tropical cousin. Cimex lectularius is aptly named; its genus and species derive from the Latin words for bug and bed, respectively. Though the tiny pest is receiving increased public atten...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Foulke GT,Anderson BE

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skin cancers are the most common form of malignancy. Early diagnosis and treatment provides the best chance for survival and reduced morbidity. However, some patients have recurrent or resistant lesions. In patients with basal cell carcinoma (BCC), prognosis is relatively good for all four types of lesions (superficia...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Marghoob AA

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

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：: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：:One of the most interesting medical conditions that now afflicts the baby boomer generation is photoaging. Clinical signs of photoaging of the skin include rhytids, lentigines, keratoses, telangiectasia, loss of translucency, loss of elasticity, and sallow color. A systematic classification of patient photoaging types...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Glogau RG

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, DNA microarray technology has been used for the analysis of gene expression patterns in a variety of skin diseases, including malignant melanoma, psoriasis, lupus erythematosus, and systemic sclerosis. Many of the studies described herein confirmed earlier results on individual genes or functional gro...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Kunz M

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiosyncratic reactions (type B) are a major complication of drug therapy, because they are related to both the drug and to individual factors in the host. In comparison with other organs, the skin is quite frequently a target of allergic reactions, which are mainly elicited by small molecular weight compounds. This i...

journal_title：Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery

authors： Merk HF,Hertl M

更新日期：1996-12-01 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