A blog about dermatology and its related topics. Guide to cope up with dermatology disorders and some dermatology treatments.
Similarity in names, overlap in distribution, and concomitant occurrence in older adults sometimes lead to confusion in the identification of seborrheic and actinic keratoses. Appropriate recognition is important, however, because actinic keratoses are premalignant and seborrheic keratoses are totally benign.
Distribution
Actinic keratoses are found only on sun-exposed skin. The face, ears, and Clorsal surface of the […]
Cutaneous Anesthesia
Anesthesia is required for excisional and electrosurgical procedures on the skin. If anesthesia is needed only momentarily (such as for a simple incision and drainage), Freon or ethyl chloride sprays can be used. For all longer procedures, injected anesthesia should be used. Almost all dermatologists currently use lidocaine (Xylocaine) because of its almost instantaneous […]