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Session 2 CM derm15
CM- Derm -15- Dermatologic Exam
Question | Answer |
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what are the three types of procedures perfromed in dermatology | diagnostic curative cosmetic |
What are the types of biopsy what type of procedure are they | punch, incisional, excisional, shave, diagnostic procedure |
what are the curative treatments | laser microdermabrasion cryotherapy comedone PUVA acne blue light surgery- minor skin tag removal collagen Mohs Surgery Excisional biopsy |
What lesions/problems are lasers effective at treating | vascular malformities scars skin resurfacing |
how does a laser treat vascular problems | laser shrinks blood vessels that feed the area |
What does PUVA stand for | Psoralen- medication taken that is light sensitive then exposure to UVA light |
how can collagen be used as a treatment | can be used to help treat scars |
how does sclerotherapy work | spider veins are often treated with sclerotherapy where saline or chemical solution is injected into the vein irritatin it and causing it to collapse and disappear |