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surgical procedures and pharmacology

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cauterization   destruction of tissue by caustic chemicals, electric currents, heat, or freezing  
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cryosurgery   use of extreme cold to freeze and destroy tissue  
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curettage   removal of superficial skin lesions with curette (surgical instrument shaped like a spoon)  
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debridement   removal of foreign material and dead or damaged tissue from wound  
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electrocautery   destruction of tissue with electric current incision and drainage (I&D) incision to create an opening for drainage of material such as pus  
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chemabrasion   abrasion using chemicals; also called chemical peel  
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dermabrasion   abrasion using wire brushes or sandpaper; performed to remove acne scars, tattoos, and scar tissue  
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laser therapy   removal of skin lesions and birthmarks using laser beam; laser converts light into narrow, powerful beam  
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liposuction   removal of fat beneath skin by suction  
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anesthetics   decreases pain  
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antibiotics   kills bacteria  
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antifungals   kills fungi infections  
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antiparasitics   kills parasites  
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antipruritic   reduces severe itching  
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antiseptics   kills bateria and viruses on a surface  
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anti-viral   helps fight viruses  
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corticosteroid   powerful anti-inflammatory  
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