Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
The influence of a eutectic mixture of lidocaine and prilocaine on minor surgical procedures: a randomized controlled double-blind trial.
A eutectic mixture of lidocaine and prilocaine (EMLA) has been shown to be effective in reducing pain from needle sticks, including those associated with blood sampling and intravenous insertion. ⋯ EMLA effectively reduces the preprocedural needle-stick pain and procedural pain associated with minor surgical procedures.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Comparison of injection comfort of a new category of cohesive hyaluronic acid filler with preincorporated lidocaine and a hyaluronic acid filler alone.
A smooth, cohesive, 24-mg/mL hyaluronic acid (HA) gel with uniform consistency, even flow characteristics, and extended duration was designed for injection into the mid to deep dermis. ⋯ The smooth, cohesive HA gel with preincorporated lidocaine increased subject comfort during treatment and improved the injection experience.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
An open, randomized, controlled, comparative study of the combined effect of intralesional triamcinolone acetonide and onion extract gel and intralesional triamcinolone acetonide alone in the treatment of hypertrophic scars and keloids.
Various treatment regimens have been used in scars. The literature offers little consensus about appropriate therapy. ⋯ Treatment with intralesional TAC and onion extract and TAC alone were effective. Combined with onion extract gel, intralesional TAC appears to be superior to TAC alone in the treatment of keloids and hypertrophic scars.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Laser-assisted tattoo removal with topical 5% imiquimod cream.
Laser-assisted tattoo removal is effective but can be costly and time-consuming and can result in disfiguring scars and pigment alterations. Imiquimod, an immune response modifier, may play a role in tattoo removal. ⋯ Topical imiquimod is an ineffective adjunct to laser-assisted tattoo removal.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
A randomized controlled trial of high-viscosity 2-octyl cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive versus sutures in repairing facial wounds following Mohs micrographic surgery.
High-viscosity 2-octyl cyanoacrylate (HVOCA) is a rapidly polymerizing liquid topical adhesive indicated for epidermal approximation of superficial lacerations and surgical wounds. Use of HVOCA in repair of facial wounds after Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) has not been reported. ⋯ HVOCA tissue adhesive is cosmetically equivalent to epidermal sutures in the linear repair of facial wounds following MMS. This technique represents an additional option for Mohs surgeons.