Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Oct 2012
Clinical TrialApplication of mobile teledermatology for skin cancer screening.
With advancements in mobile technology, cellular phone-based store-and-forward teledermatology may be applied to skin cancer screening. ⋯ Mobile teledermatology using cellular phones is an innovative and convenient modality of providing dermatologic consultations for skin cancer screening.
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Oct 2012
Flammability of topical preparations and surgical dressings in cutaneous and laser surgery: a controlled simulation study.
Surgical fires are a rare, but serious complication of dermatologic procedures involving electrosurgical and laser devices. Given the lack of data regarding basic fire safety principles, many dermatologists remain unaware of this potential risk. ⋯ In common cutaneous surgical environments, electrosurgery or ablative laser may lead to char and rarely to fire. Char may be seen in up to two thirds of simulated conditions, and in a minute proportion of conditions, fire is observed.
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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Oct 2012
Risks of developing psychiatric disorders in pediatric patients with psoriasis.
Symptoms of psoriasis can be embarrassing and distressing, and may increase risk of developing psychiatric disorders in young people. ⋯ Pediatric patients with psoriasis had an increased risk of developing psychiatric disorders, including depression and anxiety, compared with psoriasis-free control subjects.