What is excisional surgery? Excisional surgery is used to remove skin growths and cancers. Excisional surgery or shave excision is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of growths, such as moles, masses and tumors, from the skin along with the healthy tissues around the tumor. The doctor uses this technique to treat skin cancers, …
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Pilonidal cyst: a cyst that contains hair and skin debris near or on the cleft of the buttocks; also known as jeep driver's disease Marsupialization is a surgical procedure to treat cysts (an abnormal, noncancerous growth with fluid accumulation), prevent infection, and prevent a recurrence. It is performed to treat cysts occurring in various parts of the body, such as …
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Dandruff facts Dandruff, or scalp seborrhea, is often caused by a fungus but also can have autoimmune or other origins. Dandruff is produced when the skin of the scalp exfoliates excessively. The white dusty flakes of material in the hair and on the shoulders are fragments of the superficial stratum corneum. Lack of shampooing can enhance dandruff by allowing flakes …
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Incision in the abdomen An incision in the abdomen is an opening or a cut made by the surgeon. An incision in the abdomen is an opening or a cut made by the surgeon. It is done to permit access to abdominal organs for surgery. The selection of an incision depends on Underlying condition prompting the surgery. Possibility of scar …
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What is Enstilar, and how does it work? Enstilar Foam is a prescription medicine used on the skin (topical) to treat plaque psoriasis in people 12 years of age and older. It is not known if Enstilar Foam is safe and effective in children under 12 years of age. What are the side effects of Enstilar? Enstilar Foam may cause …
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Jaundice is yellowish discoloration of the skin and eyes Phototherapy is performed with a special type of light and not ultraviolet light. In phototherapy, shining fluorescent lights from the bili-light lamps are used on the bare skin of newborns. A specific wavelength of this light used in this therapy can break down the bilirubin into a form that the body …
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An open wound is an injury that includes an external or internal break in your body tissue Here are some right strategies that can be used to fasten the healing of your open wound. Wash your hands with soap and clean water before touching the wound. Avoid touching your wound directly with your fingers while treating it (use disposable gloves …
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What is Winlevi, and how does it work? Winlevi cream is a prescription medicine used on the skin (topical) to treat acne vulgaris in people 12 years of age and older. It is not known if Winlevi cream is safe and effective in children under 12 years of age. What is the dosage for Winlevi? Cleanse the affected area gently. …
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What is Sivextro, and how does it work? Sivextro is a tablet for people 12 years of age and older who have a skin infection or an infection in the tissue below the skin. Sivextro is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. Children Sivextro should not be used for people under 12 years old. It …
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Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can spread to the surrounding organs and cause death. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can spread to the surrounding organs and cause death. A sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is done in patients with melanoma to investigate the spread of the disease. SLNB is generally performed for melanoma when …
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