SettingsDermatologic procedures and surgery
Comedo extraction
Comedo extraction is a widely-used method of treatment for acne vulgaris.
Comedo extraction is a widely-used method of treatment for acne vulgaris.
Cryosurgery
Cryosurgery (cryotherapy) is the application of extreme cold to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue.
Cryosurgery (cryotherapy) is the application of extreme cold to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue.
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is the local or general use of low temperatures in medical therapy or the removal of heat from a body part.
Cryotherapy is the local or general use of low temperatures in medical therapy or the removal of heat from a body part.
Dermabrasion
Dermabrasion is a surgical procedure that involves the controlled abrasion (wearing away) of the upper layers of the skin with sandpaper or other mechanical means.
Dermabrasion is a surgical procedure that involves the controlled abrasion (wearing away) of the upper layers of the skin with sandpaper or other mechanical means.
Dermasurgery
#Dermasurgery in an emerging/alternate term for Dermatologic Surgery.
#Dermasurgery in an emerging/alternate term for Dermatologic Surgery.
Dermatologic surgeon
Dermatologic surgeons (sometimes referred to as "Dermasurgeons") are Board-certified dermatologists who are members of American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), a professional medical or...
Dermatologic surgeons (sometimes referred to as "Dermasurgeons") are Board-certified dermatologists who are members of American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), a professional medical or...
Dermatome (instrument)
A dermatome is a surgical instrument used to produce thin slices of skin from a donor area, in order to use them for making skin grafts.
A dermatome is a surgical instrument used to produce thin slices of skin from a donor area, in order to use them for making skin grafts.
Electrodessication and curettage
Electrodessication and curettage (EDC, ED & C, or ED+C) is a commonly performed procedure by dermatologists, surgeons and general practitioners for the treatment of basal cell cancers and squamo...
Electrodessication and curettage (EDC, ED & C, or ED+C) is a commonly performed procedure by dermatologists, surgeons and general practitioners for the treatment of basal cell cancers and squamo...
Electrosurgery
Electrosurgery is the application of a high-frequency electric current to biological tissue as a means to cut, coagulate, desiccate, or fulgurate tissue.
Electrosurgery is the application of a high-frequency electric current to biological tissue as a means to cut, coagulate, desiccate, or fulgurate tissue.
Electrotrichogenesis
Electrotrichogenesis (ETG) involves the stimulation of hair follicles on the scalp with the electric charge of an electrostatic field.
Electrotrichogenesis (ETG) involves the stimulation of hair follicles on the scalp with the electric charge of an electrostatic field.
Escharotomy
An escharotomy is a surgical procedure used to treat full thickness (third-degree) circumferential burns.
An escharotomy is a surgical procedure used to treat full thickness (third-degree) circumferential burns.
Excisional skin surgery
Excisional skin surgery is a surgical procedure used to remove moles, cysts, skin cancer, and other skin growths using local anesthesia.
Excisional skin surgery is a surgical procedure used to remove moles, cysts, skin cancer, and other skin growths using local anesthesia.
Facial rejuvenation
Facial rejuvenation is any cosmetic or medical procedure used to increase or restore the appearance of a younger age to human face.
Facial rejuvenation is any cosmetic or medical procedure used to increase or restore the appearance of a younger age to human face.
Grenz rays
Grenz Rays are part of the electromagnetic spectrum comprising low energy (ultrasoft) X-rays.
Grenz Rays are part of the electromagnetic spectrum comprising low energy (ultrasoft) X-rays.
Levulan
Levulan photodynamic therapy is a treatment method for certain skin conditions developed by DUSA Pharmaceuticals.
Levulan photodynamic therapy is a treatment method for certain skin conditions developed by DUSA Pharmaceuticals.
Lupus band test
Lupus band test is done upon skin biopsy, with direct immunofluorescence staining, in which, if positive, IgG and complement depositions are found at the dermal-epidermal junction.
Lupus band test is done upon skin biopsy, with direct immunofluorescence staining, in which, if positive, IgG and complement depositions are found at the dermal-epidermal junction.
Mantoux test
The Mantoux test (also known as the Mantoux screening test, Tuberculin Sensitivity Test, Pirquet test, or PPD test for Purified Protein Derivative) is a diagnostic tool...
The Mantoux test (also known as the Mantoux screening test, Tuberculin Sensitivity Test, Pirquet test, or PPD test for Purified Protein Derivative) is a diagnostic tool...
Mohs surgery
Mohs surgery, also known as chemosurgery, created by a general surgeon, Dr. Frederic E. Mohs, is microscopically controlled surgery used to treat common types of skin cancer.
Mohs surgery, also known as chemosurgery, created by a general surgeon, Dr. Frederic E. Mohs, is microscopically controlled surgery used to treat common types of skin cancer.
Prausnitz-Küstner test
The Prausnitz-Küstner test (PK test, Prausnitz-Küstner reaction) is an immunologic test formerly used by physicians to determine if a patient has an allergic reaction to a specific antigen.
The Prausnitz-Küstner test (PK test, Prausnitz-Küstner reaction) is an immunologic test formerly used by physicians to determine if a patient has an allergic reaction to a specific antigen.
Selective ultraviolet phototherapy
Selective Ultraviolet Phototherapy is a form of treatment for certain skin disorders (including atopic skin disorder and vitiligo when used with psoralen to form the PUVA treatment) It consists...
Selective Ultraviolet Phototherapy is a form of treatment for certain skin disorders (including atopic skin disorder and vitiligo when used with psoralen to form the PUVA treatment) It consists...
Skin allergy test
Skin allergy testing is a method for medical diagnosis of allergies that attempts to provoke a small, controlled, allergic response.
Skin allergy testing is a method for medical diagnosis of allergies that attempts to provoke a small, controlled, allergic response.
Skin biopsy
Skin biopsy is a biopsy technique in which a skin lesion is removed and sent to the pathologist to render a microscopic diagnosis.
Skin biopsy is a biopsy technique in which a skin lesion is removed and sent to the pathologist to render a microscopic diagnosis.
Skin window technique
The skin window technique is a technique used in immunology where the top layer of skin is scraped off making it possible to identify the immune response that would occur with a diminished physi...
The skin window technique is a technique used in immunology where the top layer of skin is scraped off making it possible to identify the immune response that would occur with a diminished physi...
Suction blister
Suction blistering is a technique used in dermatology to treat chronic wounds, such as non-healing leg ulcers.
Suction blistering is a technique used in dermatology to treat chronic wounds, such as non-healing leg ulcers.
Tattoo removal
Tattoo removal has been performed with various tools during the history of tattooing.
Tattoo removal has been performed with various tools during the history of tattooing.
Ultraviolet light therapy
Ultraviolet light therapy or ultraviolet Phototherapy is a form of treatment for certain skin disorders It consists mostly of the UVA band of ultraviolet light and is usually delivered fr...
Ultraviolet light therapy or ultraviolet Phototherapy is a form of treatment for certain skin disorders It consists mostly of the UVA band of ultraviolet light and is usually delivered fr...
Ultraviolet phototherapy
Ultraviolet Phototherapy is a form of treatment for certain skin disorders It consists mostly of the UVA band of ultraviolet light and is usually delivered from a fluorescent bulb specially des...
Ultraviolet Phototherapy is a form of treatment for certain skin disorders It consists mostly of the UVA band of ultraviolet light and is usually delivered from a fluorescent bulb specially des...
Walking-stalk skin graft
A walking-stalk skin flap or waltzing tube pedicle is a reconstructive technique in which the skin and soft tissue to be used for the flap is formed into a tubular pedicle and moved from t...
A walking-stalk skin flap or waltzing tube pedicle is a reconstructive technique in which the skin and soft tissue to be used for the flap is formed into a tubular pedicle and moved from t...
Z-plasty
Z-plasty is a plastic surgery technique that is used to improve the functional and cosmetic appearance of scars.
Z-plasty is a plastic surgery technique that is used to improve the functional and cosmetic appearance of scars.