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    GlossarySurgical Excision

    removal of abnormal tissue by cutting it out

    Surgical excision, also known as excision surgery or surgical removal, is a medical procedure where a surgeon cuts out and removes tissue, such as a tumor, lesion, or other abnormal growth, from the body. This technique is often used to treat conditions like skin cancer, cysts, or benign tumors, and can be performed using various tools, including scalpels, lasers, or electrosurgical devices, depending on the specific case and location of the tissue.

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      Fluoroscopy-Induced Morphea

      research Fluoroscopy-Induced Morphea

      January 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      A man developed a painful skin condition after multiple heart procedures involving radiation.
      Surgery Update for General Dermatologists Session 1

      research Surgery Update for General Dermatologists Session 1

      April 2017 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”
      Most patients with Lichen planopilaris improved with acitretin, but treatments often didn't work well; preventing infection in skin surgery is important, and bupivacaine might be a better anesthetic.
      Surgical Reduction of Alopecia

      research Surgical Reduction of Alopecia

      October 1987 in “Clinics in Dermatology”
      Scalp reduction can improve hair distribution in certain baldness cases but requires careful patient selection and understanding of facial structure.
      Contents

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      April 2005 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery”
      Various surgical techniques effectively treat skin diseases and cosmetic issues.
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      community Clearing the air on how non-surgical treatments really work

       16 upvotes 5 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and low level laser light therapy, which aim to reduce DHT production, increase cell absorption and blood flow, and stimulate epidermal stem cells. It also stresses the importance of patience when using these treatments.

      community Planning to for Hair transplant

      in Transplants  104 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about someone considering a hair transplant due to ineffective hair loss treatments, with suggestions ranging from trying a hairpiece to continuing with medications like finasteride and minoxidil, and waiting for new treatments. Some advise against a transplant due to the extent of hair loss and the cost, while others share different views on the effectiveness of transplants and non-surgical options.

      community 5 years of trying different hairloss treatment.

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user tried various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, hormone therapy, dutasteride, microneedling, and natural oils. They plan to continue their regimen and may consider surgical options if results are unsatisfactory.

      community Best Treatment In The Pipeline?

      in Chat  16 upvotes 3 months ago
      New treatments for AGA are emerging, including pyrilutumide, gt0029, scube3, kx-826, and pp405. Verteporfin is mentioned as a promising option.

      community Seeking Advice: Stem Cell Therapy vs. PRP for Hair Loss

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about someone seeking advice on choosing between stem cell therapy and PRP for treating hair loss, asking for personal results, side effects, overall satisfaction, and recommendations from others.
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