Physical Appearance and Society
Physical Appearance and Society David B. Sarwer PhD Leanne Magee BA This chapter was supported, in part, by funding from National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (Grant…
Psychological Aspects of Plastic Surgery: A Surgeon’s Observations and Reflections
Psychological Aspects of Plastic Surgery: A Surgeon’s Observations and Reflections Robert M. Goldwyn MD Like any physician, the plastic surgeon can greatly benefit from developing a reasonable set of psychological…
Multiple Perspectives on the Psychology of Plastic Surgery
Multiple Perspectives on the Psychology of Plastic Surgery Thomas Pruzinsky PhD David B. Sarwer PhD Thomas F. Cash PhD Robert M. Goldwyn MD John A. Persing MD Linton A. Whitaker…
Electrodesiccation and Curettage
Electrodesiccation and Curettage David J. Leffell Equipment needed Antiseptic solution 1% lidocaine with/without epinephrine 1:100,000 solution Curette (sizes 3 mm to 5 mm) Electrosurgical unit Sterile bandage Bacitracin/polymyxin ointment Considerations…
Cryosurgery
Cryosurgery David J. Leffell Equipment needed Liquid nitrogen Liquid nitrogen reservoir (20- to 30-L flask) Paper or polystyrene cup Pressurized spray canister Spray tips and probes of various sizes for…
Shave Biopsy and Shave Excision
Shave Biopsy and Shave Excision David J. Leffell Equipment needed Antiseptic solution 1% lidocaine with/without epinephrine 1:100,000 solution 20% aluminum chloride hexahydrate solution Sterilized carbon steel razor blade (cut in…
Punch Biopsy
Punch Biopsy David J. Leffell Equipment needed Antiseptic solution 1% lidocaine with/without 1:100,000 epinephrine solution 20% aluminum chloride hexahydrate solution Biopsy punch (1 to 10 mm diameter) Iris scissors Nonabsorbable…
Telogen Effluvium
Telogen Effluvium Charles A. Gropper (ICD-9 704.02) Symptoms and Signs Telogen effluvium is asymptomatic. Hair loss in telogen effluvium is evenly distributed throughout the scalp. Approximately 30% to 50% of…
Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenetic Alopecia Charles A. Gropper (ICD-9 704.00) Symptoms and Signs Androgenetic alopecia is asymptomatic but often causes great psychological distress. Hair loss is gradual, and there are no surface changes…
Alopecia Areata
Alopecia Areata Charles A. Gropper (ICD-9 704.01) Symptoms and Signs In alopecia areata (AA), round patches of hair loss develop rapidly and asymptomatically. The patches are well-circumscribed, round, and without…
