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American Family Physician March 15, 2002	Punch Biopsy of the Skin What is punch biopsy?... What happens to the biopsy specimen once it is removed?... Are there any complications after punch biopsy?... What happens to the site where the piece of skin was removed?... How long before I will receive the results of the biopsy evaluation?...
American Family Physician April 1, 2002	Minimal Excision Technique for Removal of an Epidermoid Cyst What is an epidermoid cyst?... Where are epidermoid cysts commonly found on the body?... Are there any problems or complications associated with epidermoid cysts?... What is the minimal excision technique?... Is the minimal excision technique always successful in removing the cyst wall?...
American Family Physician April 1, 2003 Thomas J. Zuber	Fusiform Excision The fusiform excision technique is commonly used by physicians for removing skin and subcutaneous lesions. The technique requires basic skills in anesthetic administration, lesion excision, and suture closure.
American Family Physician June 1, 2004	Cuts, Scrapes, and Stitches How to care for your child's wounds and when to call the doctor.
American Family Physician July 15, 2002	Caring for Cuts, Scrapes, and Wounds How should I clean a cut, scrape, or wound?... What about bleeding?... Should I use a bandage?... Should I use an antibiotic ointment?... etc.
American Family Physician April 15, 2002 Thomas J. Zuber	Hemorrhoidectomy for Thrombosed External Hemorrhoids Acutely tender, thrombosed external hemorrhoids can be surgically removed if encountered within the first 72 hours after onset. Hemorrhoidectomy is performed through an elliptic incision over the site of thrombosis with removal of the entire diseased hemorrhoidal plexus in one piece...
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American Family Physician June 15, 2002	Ingrown Toenail Removal What is an ingrown toenail?... What causes an ingrown toenail?... Can ingrown nails be prevented?... How can I treat my painful nail?...
American Family Physician May 1, 2002 Thomas J. Zuber	Dermal Electrosurgical Shave Excision The dermal electrosurgical shave excision is a fast and inexpensive method of removing epidermal and dermal lesions. The procedure is ideally suited for pedunculated lesions raised above the level of the surrounding skin...
American Family Physician April 15, 2002	Hemorrhoidectomy for Thrombosed External Hemorrhoids What are thrombosed hemorrhoids?... What treatments are available for thrombosed external hemorrhoids?... What happens during surgical removal of the thrombosed hemorrhoid?... Does it matter how long my hemorrhoids have been hurting?... etc.
American Family Physician December 15, 2002 Thomas J. Zuber	The Mattress Sutures: Vertical, Horizontal, and Corner Stitch The interrupted vertical and horizontal mattress suture techniques are two of the most commonly used skin closure methods. The corner stitch, a variation of the horizontal mattress suture, is commonly used for closure of angled skin flaps or wounds.
American Family Physician April 1, 2002 Thomas J. Zuber	Minimal Excision Technique for Epidermoid (Sebaceous) Cysts Epidermoid cysts are asymptomatic, dome-shaped lesions that often arise from a ruptured pilosebaceous follicle. The minimal excision technique for epidermoid cyst removal is less invasive than complete surgical excision and does not require suture closure...
American Family Physician September 1, 2005 Bowen, White & Gerwels	Mohs Micrographic Surgery Mohs micrographic surgery is a two-step, same-day skin cancer removal procedure aimed to achieve the highest possible rates of cure and to minimize the size of the wound.
American Family Physician March 1, 2002 Gohar A. Salam	Lipoma Excision Most lipomas are best left alone, but rapidly growing or painful lipomas can be treated with a variety of procedures ranging from steroid injections to excision of the tumor...
American Family Physician September 1, 2004	Ingrown Toenails An informational pamphlet on ingrown toenails and treatment options.
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American Family Physician March 15, 2001	Endometrial Biopsy Endometrial biopsy is a safe and effective method for evaluating the tissue lining the inside of the uterus (or womb) to detect cancer.
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American Family Physician November 15, 2002	What Should I Know About Removing Unwanted Facial Hair? Unwanted hair on the face is a common problem. It affects many men and women. Most methods of hair removal are simple and don't cost very much. However, permanent hair removal is not always possible.
American Family Physician June 1, 2003 Salam & Amin	The Basic Z-Plasty Z-plasty is a plastic surgery technique that is used to improve the functional and cosmetic appearance of scars. With this technique, it is possible to redirect a scar into better alignment with a natural skin fold or the lines of least skin tension.
American Family Physician October 1, 2002	Joint Aspiration and Injection What is knee joint aspiration and injection?... How is the procedure performed?... Are there risks with needle aspiration and injection?... If I had a large amount of fluid removed from the joint, can it come back?...
American Family Physician December 15, 2002	Breast-Conserving Surgery What is breast-conserving surgery?... How does my doctor know if my lump is cancer?... Why does my doctor check my lymph nodes?... What if I cannot have breast-conserving surgery?...
American Family Physician September 15, 2003	What Can I Do for Dry, Itchy Skin? What causes itchy skin?... First, how can I keep my skin from getting dry?... How do I treat dry skin?... When should I see my doctor because of itchy skin?... What medicines treat itching?... etc.
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American Family Physician November 1, 2000	Taking Care of Burns You can get burned by heat and fire, radiation, sunlight, electricity or chemicals. There are three degrees of burns...
American Family Physician October 1, 2002 Hainer & Usatine	Electrosurgery for the Skin The purposes of electrosurgery are to destroy benign and malignant lesions, control bleeding, and cut or excise tissue. The major modalities in electrosurgery are electrodesiccation, fulguration, electrocoagulation, and electrosection.
American Family Physician October 15, 2003	Eczema What is eczema?... What can I do to control my eczema?...
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Nurse Practitioner October 2009 Nancy Broderick	Understanding chronic wound healing Having a basic understanding of the skin, the phases of acute wound healing, and knowing when to refer to a wound-care clinic are all part of comprehensive patient care.
American Family Physician September 1, 2004	Foot Care for People with Diabetes An informational pamphlet on how diabetes affects the body, specifically feet and how to avoid problems.
AskMen.com Dustin Driver	Male Plastic Surgery If you're thinking about surgical body modifications, keep reading. The following procedures can be performed in a matter of hours by a skilled plastic surgeon.
American Family Physician March 1, 2007	Eczema: What You Should Know A patient guide: What is eczema?... What can I do to control my eczema?...
American Family Physician December 15, 2002 Lecia M. Apantaku	Breast-Conserving Surgery for Breast Cancer Surgical treatment of breast cancer has changed significantly in recent years. The preferred method of treatment for many women with early breast cancer is conservative surgical therapy.
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American Family Physician September 1, 2006	Checking Yourself for Signs of Skin Cancer It's a good idea to check your skin each month for signs of skin cancer. The sooner skin cancer is found, the greater the chance that it can be cured.
American Family Physician September 1, 2006	Saving Your Skin from Sun Damage The sun's rays, which are called ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B rays (UVA and UVB rays), damage your skin. This leads to early wrinkles, skin cancer, and other skin problems.
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American Family Physician July 15, 2000	Men Who Care About Their Skin Protect It More and more men are using sun protection while they work and play outdoors. They know that skin cancer is a threat, but it's a threat they can do something about. If you protect your skin from the sun, your chance of getting skin cancer will be lower....
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