Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]
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Clinical Trial
The use of chemical peelings in the treatment of different cutaneous hyperpigmentations.
Several chemical agents including hydroquinone, retinoic acid, and azelaic acid are currently used in the treatment of cutaneous hyperpigmentations. Recently chemical peelings with kojic acid, glycolic acid, and trichloroacetic acid, either alone or in combination, have been introduced for treatment of hyperpigmentations. ⋯ Based on our findings, both peelings can be considered effective in the treatment of cutaneous hyperpigmentations.
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Debilitating, postoperative dysesthetic pain after reconstructive surgery is a rare but problematic complication. Conventional therapy is either marginally effective or fraught with side effects. Gabapentin is a new, novel antiepileptic drug helpful in the management of other pain states. ⋯ This is the first reported use of gabapentin in the treatment of postoperative dysesthetic pain. Although this type of neuropathic pain is difficult to manage, gabapentin produced substantial relief with few side effects. Further investigation is warranted.