Wounds
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Antibiotic-Coated Monofilament Suture Effective, Cuts Costs
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Ultrasound Shows Promise in Wound Healing
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Superinfection Delaying the Diagnosis of an Atypical Mycobacteria Infection: Report of a Case
The incidence of tattoos infected by atypical mycobacteria is on the rise over the past decade. We report a patient who developed an atypical...
From the Cosmetic Dermatology Archives
Combined Use of Skin Needling and Platelet-Rich Plasma in Acne Scarring Treatment
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Dapsone Gel Effective for Chronic Atrophie Blanche Ulcerations
Major Finding: Of the nine patients who continued on topical dapsone, seven (78%) experienced rapid and steady cutaneous healing and reduced pain...
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Burns Beat Contact Dermatitis as Top Occupational Dermatologic Claim
Major Finding: Burns accounted for 65% of all workers' compensation cases involving skin disorders, compared with contact dermatitis (20%),...
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AAD: TEN Responds to IVIG Therapy, Supportive Care
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Individualized Enoxaparin Dosing for Burn Patients Warranted
Major Finding: In patients with acute burn injury, dosing of enoxaparin at a dosage of less than 30 mg every 12 hours often leads to...
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Society Targets MRSA With New Guidelines
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International Dermatologic Surgery Exchange Fund Established
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Epidermolysis Bullosa Wounds Heal Quickly After Fibroblast Injections
Major Finding: Recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) wounds injected with allogeneic fibroblasts healed rapidly, with ulcer sizes at...