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Cosmetic Dermatology

Dermatologists have been leaders in the field of cosmetic surgery. Many procedures, products, and technologies in esthetic dermatologic surgery have been developed and researched by dermatologists. In addition, patients are increasingly turning to dermatologists for the management of concerns related to appearance. As a result, the specialty must continue to be at the forefront of cosmetic procedures and remain committed to advancing the field through innovation…

Cutaneous Laser Surgery

Cutaneous laser surgery is a continually evolving area of dermatology. Development of new lasers, as well as improvements in existing lasers, continues to advance the field. As a result of this progress, laser surgery has become an extremely effective therapeutic modality for a multitude of dermatologic conditions. Laser Principles Laser is an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. The first laser was a…

Dermatologic Surgery

Dermatology has always been a surgically oriented specialty. Although procedures such as curettage, biopsy, destruction, and excision have been key components of the field, the practice has evolved to include a greater number and extent of surgical procedures. This progression can be attributed to a variety of factors. Dermatologists have a greater understanding of cutaneous pathology, which places them in a unique role to manage complex…

Disturbances of Pigmentation

The visible pigmentation of the skin or hair is a combination of the amount of melanin, type of melanin (eumelanin vs. pheomelanin), degree of vascularity, presence of carotene, and thickness of the stratum corneum. Other materials can be deposited abnormally in the skin, leading to exogenous pigmentation. Eumelanin is the primary pigment producing brown coloration of the skin. Pheomelanin is yellow or red and is also…

Cutaneous Vascular Diseases

Raynaud Phenomenon and Raynaud Disease Raynaud phenomenon is characterized by episodic, recurrent vasospasm of the fingers and toes resulting in white, blue, and red discoloration provoked by cold or stress. When it occurs in the presence of an associated disease, usually collagen vascular disease and often systemic sclerosis/scleroderma, it is called secondary Raynaud phenomenon. Raynaud disease (or primary Raynaud disease) occurs in the absence of associated…