Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]
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Retinoids are widely used in dermatology and may play a role in wound healing. The exact role of retinoids in wounds is confusing and controversial, however. Systemic retinoids are presumed to be detrimental to wound healing; however, this standard is based on isolated reports. ⋯ Pretreatment with retinoids likely promotes wound healing after facial resurfacing procedures and full- or partial-thickness wounds. While the evidence is mixed regarding the effects of retinoids applied to fresh and healing wounds, the majority of the evidence available shows favorable wound-healing properties in this setting. The medical-legal standard regarding the avoidance of facial resurfacing and surgical procedures in patients on or recently completing a course of systemic retinoids was likely prematurely established.
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Comparative Study
Treatment patterns and cost of nonmelanoma skin cancer management.
Nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is the most common form of cancer in the United States, more common than all other cancers combined. The factors that affect the cost of skin cancer management are not well defined. ⋯ With the rising incidence and cost of NMSC to Medicare, it is increasingly important to preserve the low-cost management of this disease. Maintaining care of NMSC in the office-based setting is more cost-efficient than utilizing ambulatory surgical centers or hospital operating rooms.