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The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and The Skin Cancer Foundation have each helped to promote advances in dermatologic surgery and oncology by funding basic research. Their activity is presented.
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Cure rates after treatment of basal cell carcinomas with curettage-electrodesiccation were compared among three groups: group A, 597 lesions treated in the Skin and Cancer Unit in 1958 to 1962; group B, 91 lesions treated in the Skin and Cancer Unit in 1970; and group C, 210 lesions treated in private practice in 1962 to 1973. The following were the five-year cumulative recurrence rates: group A, 18.8%; group B, 9.6%; and group C, 5.7%. In all three groups, there were high recurrence rates for tumors treated on the nose, paranasal areas, and forehead. Few complications occurred after curettage-electrodesiccation with the exception of hypertrophic scars. The cosmetic results following curettage-electrodesication improved with time. Curettage-electrodesiccation, when performed by experienced physicians, is a very useful modality for the treatment of basal cell carcinomas, with cure rates of over 90%, satisfactory cosmetic results, and few significant complications.
A dog groomer developed extensive interdigital sinus formation. Results of examination of 11 other dog groomers suggest that the disease is uncommon in this profession.
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Elective excisions on the face below the mouth and on the sides of the chin appear to yield better results when the wrinkle lines radiating out from the lips are utilized. Smile wrinkle lines appear to be less useful as demonstrated in the two cases presented.
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A case of livedo reticularis of relatively short duration associated with severe pain in the legs is presented. The skin condition preceded the onset of a fulminant and fatal acute lymphocytic leukemia in this patient by a period of fourteen months.