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Daniel S Behroozan

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PubMed2006

Fractional photothermolysis for the treatment of surgical scars: a case report.

BACKGROUND: Surgical scars are a challenging condition to treat. Fractional photothermolysis provides a promising new modality for treatment. CASE REPORT: A 55-year-old white female patient with a surgical scar on the chin was treated with fractional photothermolysis (1550 nm Fraxel SR laser). A single treatment session was performed at pulse energy of 8 mJ (MTZ) and a final density of 2000 MTZ/cm2. The treatment response was assessed by comparing pre- and 2-week post-treatment clinical photography. RESULTS: A greater than 75% clinical improvement of scarring was achieved at 2 weeks after a single treatment based on independent physician assessment. No significant adverse effects were noted. The improvement was persistent at 1-month follow-up. CONCLUSION: Fractional photothermolysis offers a new, effective, and safe modality for the treatment of surgical scars.

Cicatrix, Hypertrophic↗
PubMed2006

Combined linear closure and Burow's graft for a dorsal nasal defect.

An 80-year-old man with a history of nonmelanoma skin cancers of the head and neck presented for treatment of a basal cell carcinoma of the nose. Physical examination revealed a poorly defined, exophytic, ulcerated nodule of the mid-dorsal nose. Given the size, location, and ill-defined margins of the tumor, Mohs micrographic surgical excision was indicated. The tumor was excised in three stages with microscopic control. The final defect was full thickness of the dermis, sparing the underlying muscle and measuring 3.2 x 2.4 cm on the mid-dorsal, supratip, and lateral aspects of the nose (Figure 1). How would you repair this defect?

Aged, 80 and over↗
PubMed2006

Lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma of the skin: a report of two cases treated with complete microscopic margin control and review of the literature.

Lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma of the skin (LELCS) is a rare cutaneous neoplasm with microscopic similarities to non-cutaneous lymphoepitheliomatous malignancies, particularly undifferentiated carcinoma of the nasopharynx. It can be clinically and histologically confused with other benign and malignant tumors. If not adequately treated, recurrence and distant metastasis are probable. We present two cases of LELCS treated surgically with complete microscopic margin control (one by the Mohs method and the other with en face permanent sections) and review the literature.

Aged, 80 and over↗
PubMed2006

Fractional photothermolysis for treatment of poikiloderma of civatte.

Poikiloderma of Civatte refers to a change in the skin where there is atrophy, hyper- and hypopigmentation, and dilation of fine blood vessels (telangiectasia). These alterations often cause cosmetic disfigurement, most commonly in middle-aged or elderly women with a fair complexion. Several treatment modalities, based on the theory of selective photothermolysis, including argon lasers, KTP lasers, pulsed dye lasers, and intense pulsed light devices, have been used to treat this condition in the past. Clinical experience has shown that complete clearing is difficult to achieve. Moreover, depending on the modality used, adverse effects, such as scarring with irregular hypopigmentation, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, post-treatment purpura, mottled appearance, crusting, and erythema, have been reported. Multiple sessions with these treatments are usually necessary to obtain optimal clearing.

Atrophy↗
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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans following tanning bed use.

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare, slowly growing, malignant dermal tumor first described by Darier and Ferrand in 1924. It typically occurs in individuals aged 20 to 40 years and frequently arises on the trunk. Although the cellular origin of DFSP is not entirely clear, dermal stem cells or undifferentiated mesenchymal cells with fibroblastic, muscular, and neuroectodermal features have been implicated. DFSP is a locally aggressive tumor with a high recurrence rate, largely attributed to the spread of tumor by direct local invasion through peripheral and deeply penetrating neoplastic cells into subcutaneous tissue and muscle. As such, there is growing evidence that Mohs micrographic surgery is the treatment of choice. Although reports of chromosomal aberrations and gene mutations have been described in the literature, excessive sun exposure is not regarded as a risk factor for the development or progression of DFSP. We describe a case of DFSP in a patient with a history of prolonged tanning bed use.

Adult↗