Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]
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The water content of epidermis below the stratum corneum is more than 70%. The 2,940-nm wavelength is at the peak of water absorption, making it an ideal wavelength for ablation of skin. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness and safety of a novel erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Er:YAG) laser with micron tips in the removal of cutaneous lesions. ⋯ The 2,940-nm wavelength combined with small micron spot size tips provides safe and effective clearance of cutaneous lesions, even in hard-to-reach locations. HOYA-Con Bio supported study-related expenses.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Equal cosmetic outcomes with 5-0 poliglecaprone-25 versus 6-0 polypropylene for superficial closures.
Cutaneous sutures should provide an aesthetically pleasing result. After placing subcutaneous sutures, enough absorbable suture often remains for the superficial closure. Mohs surgeons often use a nonabsorbable suture to close the superficial layer to obtain cosmetically elegant results, but using this additional suture is less cost effective than using the remaining absorbable suture. ⋯ In primary closures of facial defects, using 5-0 poliglecaprone-25 or 6-0 polypropylene for the superficial closure did not affect the cosmetic result. Therefore, 5-0 poliglecaprone-25 provides a comparable and cost-effective alternative to nonabsorbable sutures for epidermal approximation in layered closures.
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Practice Guideline
Sclerotherapy of varicose veins with polidocanol based on the guidelines of the German Society of Phlebology.
Sclerotherapy involves the injection of a sclerosing agent for the elimination of intracutaneous, subcutaneous, and transfascial varicose veins. ⋯ Sclerotherapy is the method of choice for the treatment of small-caliber varicose veins (reticular varicose veins, spider veins). If performed properly, sclerotherapy is an efficient treatment method with a low incidence of complications.