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Eyelid Laceration

Eyelid lacerations are managed differently depending on the depth, width, and location of the injury. Surgical managemen ...
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Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty refers to the aesthetic or functional surgical manipulation of the upper or lower eyelids. Upper and lowe ...
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Dry Eye Syndrome

Dry eyes affect a significant number of people but treatment remains unsatisfactory. The cause of this condition may be ...
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Full Thickness Skin Grafts

Skin grafts consist of fully detached pieces of skin taken from one anatomic site and placed in a wound elsewhere. Full- ...
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Wyburn-Mason Syndrome

Wyburn-Mason syndrome is a rare nonhereditary congenital phakomatoses which presents with multiple arteriovenous malform ...
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Laser Complications

Lasers represent a relatively new group of devices used within the field of cutaneous surgery. The field of laser surger ...
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Advancement Flaps	Advancement flaps permit scar camouflage along cosmetic subunit junctions and play a vital role in wound coverage. Advancement flap design and executi ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Apraxia of Lid Opening	Apraxia of eyelid opening is defined as a non-motor abnormality characterized by the patient's difficulty in eyelid elevation bilaterally. There is an ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Autologous Fat Grafting For Facial Rejuvenation	Fat grafting is a technique where the harvested adipose tissue is injected into various compartments underneath the skin. The term autologous fat graf ... Read the Article	1	4	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Axial Flaps	Trauma and resection of tumors often leave large defects requiring coverage, which have historically meant multi-stage procedures. However, axial patt ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Basal Cell Cancer	Basal cell carcinoma a common cutaneous malignancy that occurs mostly on sun-damaged skin of the head, neck, and trunk. Basal cell carcinoma can be di ... Read the Article	1.5	14	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Basal Cell Carcinoma	Basal cell carcinoma is the most common cutaneous malignancy, affecting close to one in five Americans. Although rarely fatal, basal cell carcinoma ca ... Read the Article	1	4	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Benign Essential Blepharospasm	Benign essential blepharospasm is a focal cranial dystonia, characterized by involuntary contractions of orbicularis oculi muscle contractions, result ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Blepharitis	Blepharitis is an ophthalmologic condition where there is inflammation of the eyelid margins. The diagnosis is clinical and based on irritation of the ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Blepharochalasis Syndrome	Blepharochalasis syndrome is a rare disease of unknown etiology. It is characterized by an active stage of recurrent episodes of upper lid swelling, f ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Blepharoplasty	Blepharoplasty refers to the aesthetic or functional surgical manipulation of the upper or lower eyelids. Upper and lower lid blepharoplasty both have ... Read the Article	1	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Blepharoplasty Ptosis Surgery	Blepharoplasty is the general term for correcting defects, deformities, and disfigurations of the eyelids either for functional reasons, cosmetic reas ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Blepharoplasty Subciliary Approach	Lower blepharoplasty is performed for many reasons, although the commonest presentation by patients is one of "looking old" or "looking tired." Other ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Blunt Eye Trauma	Blunt injury to the eye can lead to various intrinsic eye injuries. Globe rupture and retrobulbar hematoma are two emergent entities that are of impor ... Read the Article	1	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Botulinum Toxin	Botulinum toxin is a medication used in the management and treatment of therapeutic and cosmetic purposes. Therapeutic uses include chronic migraine, ... Read the Article	1.25	9	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Brow Ptosis	Brow ptosis is a common presenting complaint in aging patients; it can affect patients' quality of life because of its cosmetic impact as well as visu ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Buphthalmos	The word buphthalmos originates from the Greek word "ox-eyed." Congenital enlargement of the eye was recognized as early as 400 BC by Hippocrates, and ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Canaliculitis	Canaliculitis is inflammation of the lacrimal canaliculus. It is an uncommon condition which ophthalmologists frequently misdiagnose. The condition is ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak	Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear protein- and glucose-rich liquid in the subarachnoid space of the central nervous system. It is found in the vent ... Read the Article	1	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Chalazion	Chalazia (plural of chalazion), are the most common inflammatory lesions of the eyelid. They are typically slowly enlarging, non-tender eyelid nodules ... Read the Article	1	8	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Cicatricial Pemphigoid	Cicatricial pemphigoid is a rare, chronic autoimmune blistering disorder which can produce scarring. It can affect the skin, the mucous membranes, or ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Cilia Incarnata	Cilia incarnata is the misdirection of eyelashes whereby they grow under the skin through to the surface or posteriorly to the conjunctival surface in ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Compressive Optic Neuropathy	Compressive optic neuropathy can be caused by intrinsic or extrinsic compression anywhere along the optic nerve. In addition to damage by compression, ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Cranial Nerve III Palsy	The third cranial nerve is also known as oculomotor nerve and has two major components, the outer parasympathetic fibers that supply the ciliary muscl ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Crocodile Tears Syndrome	The term “crocodile tears” is derived from the ancient belief that crocodiles weep after killing their victims. “crocodile tears syndrome,” also known ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Crouzon Syndrome	Crouzon syndrome is a genetically inherited syndrome characterized by craniosynostosis (premature fusion of coronal sutures) resulting in the skull an ... Read the Article	1	4	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Dacryoadenitis	Dacryoadenitis refers to acute or chronic inflammation of the lacrimal gland and can be due to infectious, inflammatory, or idiopathic causes. Acute d ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Dacryocystitis	Dacryocystitis is characterized as an inflammatory state of the nasolacrimal sac. It is typically caused by an obstruction within the nasolacrimal duc ... Read the Article	1	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Dacryocystorhinostomy	Nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) often results in intractable, bothersome epiphora. In longstanding NLDO, mucus can accumulate, resulting in a muc ... Read the Article	1.25	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Dermoscopy Overview and Extradiagnostic Applications	Dermoscopy, also known as dermatoscopy, epiluminescence microscopy, or skin surface microscopy is a non-invasive, in-vivo technique that has tradition ... Read the Article	1.25	7	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Direct Brow Lift	With aging, the periorbital soft tissues migrate inferiorly, which may create both functional and cosmetic concerns for the patient. Many techniques, ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Diseases of the Eyelashes	Eyelashes are important anatomical structures that protect the eye by stopping the particulate matter from getting to the eye and also by diverting wa ... Read the Article	1.25	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Dry Eye Syndrome	Dry eyes affect a significant number of people but treatment remains unsatisfactory. The cause of this condition may be anatomical or systemic. It is ... Read the Article	1.25	8	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Ectropion	Ectropion is an outward turning of the eyelid margin. This typically occurs on the lower eyelids. When the globe is not protected properly, the eye ca ... Read the Article	1	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Ectropion Lower Eyelid Reconstruction	Ectropion is an eversion or outward turning of the eyelid margin leading to loss of the natural apposition of the eyelid to the globe. Ectropion may b ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Eczema Herpeticum	Eczema herpeticum (EH) is a disseminated cutaneous infection with herpes simplex virus that develops in a patient with atopic dermatitis. EH typically ... Read the Article	1	7	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Endoscopic Brow Lift	An endoscopic brow lift aims to restore a more youthful and rested appearance. This activity reviews the evaluation and management of patients underg ... Read the Article	1	7	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Enophthalmos	Enophthalmos is defined as the posterior displacement of the globe in an anteroposterior plane within the orbit. This is to be distinguished from hype ... Read the Article	1.25	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Entropion	Entropion is an inversion or inward turning of the eyelid margin. This can result in trichiasis, where the eyelashes are directed posteriorly toward t ... Read the Article	1	7	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Entropion Eyelid Reconstruction	Entropion is an inversion of the eyelid margin. Often the eyelashes are directed posteriorly at the globe. It is an extremely common lid malposition. ... Read the Article	1	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Enucleation	Enucleation is the removal of the eye from the orbit and involves the separation of all tissue connections between the globe and the orbit. This is on ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Epiretinal Membrane	Epiretinal membrane is a commonly occurring condition affecting the posterior pole of the retina over the macula. It appears as a greyish semi-translu ... Read the Article	1	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Eyelid Laceration	Eyelid lacerations are managed differently depending on the depth, width, and location of the injury. Surgical management will be broken down into the ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Eyelid Myokymia	Eyelid myokymia is described as continuous and fine contractions that affect lower eyelid mainly. The causes of this condition are not well known, but ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Eyelid Papilloma	The term papilloma refers to a group of various benign epithelial proliferations that can affect the eyelid skin. These lesions are not necessarily as ... Read the Article	1	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Facial Burns	Burn injuries are a significant health issue and are a leading cause of accidental death or injury in the U.S. Burns to the face can affect many speci ... Read the Article	1.75	14	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Facial Reconstruction For Mohs Defect Repairs	Facial reconstruction encompasses an array of techniques used to correct both cosmetic and functional deficits of the face, a large proportion of whic ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Fibrous Dysplasia	Fibrous dysplasia is a typically benign bone lesion characterized by intramedullary fibro-osseous proliferation secondary to altered osteogenesis. The ... Read the Article	1	7	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Fluorescein	Fluorescein is a diagnostic contrast agent particularly used in various ophthalmic procedures, such as checking for any corneal or vessel abnormalitie ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Forehead Flaps	Forehead flaps are 2-stage tissue flaps in which a forehead-based pedicle flap is used to repair more distal nasal defects. This type of flap is gener ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Frontal Sinus Fractures	Fractures of the frontal sinus are most commonly seen in the emergency department after motor vehicle accidents (MVA's), falls, assaults, falling obje ... Read the Article	1	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Full Thickness Skin Grafts	Skin grafts consist of fully detached pieces of skin taken from one anatomic site and placed in a wound elsewhere. Full-thickness skin grafts include ... Read the Article	1	7	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Fusiform Incision	Fusiform incision is commonly used to remove lesions that are roughly round or oval. Fusiform incisions involve the surgical removal of tissue in a ma ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Globe Rupture	Globe rupture is a vision-threatening emergency. It is essential that clinicians have a high index of suspicion for globe rupture when treating patien ... Read the Article	1	7	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Graves Disease	Graves' disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. It is a disorder with systemic manifestations that primarily affect heart, skeletal muscl ... Read the Article	1.5	15	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Graves Disease Orbital Decompression	Thyroid eye disease (TED), also known as thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO), thyroid orbitopathy, Graves’ orbitopathy, or Graves’ ophthalmopathy ... Read the Article	1	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Hemifacial Spasm	Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is a disorder characterized by paroxysmal, involuntary twitching of facial muscles of one side of face innervated by ipsilatera ... Read the Article	1	4	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Herpes Simplex Ophthalmicus	Herpes simplex ophthalmicus is an eye infection by the herpes simplex type 1 and type 2 viruses. It is ubiquitous and affects all the ages of the popu ... Read the Article	1	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus	Herpes zoster ophthalmicus occurs due to the reactivation of the latent varicella-zoster virus. It is a variation of herpes zoster that can cause a va ... Read the Article	1	7	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Horner Syndrome	Horner syndrome is a rare condition classically presenting with partial ptosis (drooping or falling of the upper eyelid), miosis (constricted pupil) a ... Read the Article	1	7	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Hyaluronic Acid	Hyaluronic acid is a high-molecular-weight polysaccharide, which is widely distributed in the connective tissue extracellular matrix. Several preparat ... Read the Article	1	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Hyaluronidase	Hyaluronidase is an enzyme useful in facilitating the management of injectable medications. This activity reviews the indications, action, adverse eff ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Hypertelorism	Orbital hypertelorism is defined as an increased distance between the orbits, with true lateral displacement of the orbits. Hypertelorism is associate ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Interpolated Flaps	An interpolated flap is a 2-stage tissue flap in which the base of the flap is not directly adjacent to the recipient defect, and the flap bridges ove ... Read the Article	1	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Lagophthalmos	Lagophthalmos describes the incomplete or abnormal closure of the eyelids and has many different causes. This activity reviews the evaluation and mana ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Laser Carbon Dioxide Resurfacing	Carbon dioxide lasers are an effective treatment modality for photo-aging, mild scarring, and for the treatment of solitary cutaneous lesions. This ac ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Laser Complications	Lasers represent a relatively new group of devices used within the field of cutaneous surgery. The field of laser surgery continues to advance with th ... Read the Article	1	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Laser Erbium-Yag Resurfacing	Erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er:YAG) laser skin resurfacing is an effective technique for minimally invasive and effective management of a number o ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Laser Revision Of Scars	Scars are the result of the cutaneous wound healing process that leads to fibrosis and altered skin morphology. All wounds heal with some degree of sc ... Read the Article	1	4	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Laser Treatment Of Pigmented Lesions	Lasers are often used in the treatment of pigmented lesions of the mucosa and skin. Their minimally invasive nature, combined with their efficacy, has ... Read the Article	1	4	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Lateral Orbital Canthotomy	Orbital compartment syndrome (OCS) is caused due to rapidly increasing intra-orbital pressure and can lead to permanent blindness. OCS is a sight-thre ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Leukemia Cutis	Leukemia cutis is skin involvement in patients with peripheral leukemia; it is relatively rare and typically signifies an advanced disease stage. This ... Read the Article	1	7	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Lip Implants	A lip implant aims to restore a more youthful and aesthetically pleasing look to the perioral region. This activity reviews the evaluation and manage ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Lipodystrophies	Lipodystrophies are conditions that share the common finding of a reduction in subcutaneous fat. There are multiple subtypes of lipodystrophy, which m ... Read the Article	1	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty	Blepharoplasty is a surgical technique for correcting defects, deformities, and disfigurations of the eyelids; and for aesthetically modifying the eye ... Read the Article	1	4	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Lower Eyelid Reconstruction	Proper function of the eyelids is necessary to maintain healthy globes. Patients with cancer or with traumatic injuries to the eyelids need special at ... Read the Article	1	8	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Lower Lid Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty	A transconjunctival lower lid blepharoplasty aims to restore a more youthful and rested appearance to the periorbita. This activity reviews the evalu ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Lymphoplasmacytic Lymphoma	Lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma, also known as Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, is a low-grade B cell lymphoproliferative neoplasm characterized by small lym ... Read the Article	1	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Malignant Otitis Externa	Malignant otitis media is a serious infection of the ear canal and temporal bone. It can lead to severe complications if not treated urgently. This ac ... Read the Article	1.5	15	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Mandibulofacial Dysostosis	Treacher Collins syndrome is a congenital disorder of craniofacial development that has variable phenotypic expression. It can be inherited in an auto ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Marcus Gunn Jaw Winking Syndrome	Marcus Gunn Jaw winking syndrome (MGJWS) is one of the congenital cranial dysinnervation disorders (CCDD) and these individuals have variable degrees ... Read the Article	1	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Maxillary Sinus Fracture	Maxillary sinus fractures (MSFs) are most commonly caused by blunt force trauma to the face. Depending on the magnitude and location of the direct inj ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Melanoma Of The Head And Neck	Melanoma is a malignant tumor produced from malignant transformation of melanocytes. This can be sporadic or arise from a preexisting premalignant les ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Mid Face Facelift	Facelifting is a commonly performed procedure in patients wishing to have a more youthful appearing face. There are many different means by which surg ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Mid Forehead Brow Lift	In most medical conditions, definitions rely upon exact numbers. In the case of brow ptosis, it is judgment combined with measurements. Brow ptosis ex ... Read the Article	1.25	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Molluscum Contagiosum	Molluscum contagiosum, also called water warts, is a benign condition of the skin. The skin lesions of molluscum contagiosum are called mollusca. The ... Read the Article	1.5	15	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
M-plasty	An M-plasty is an excisional technique used to remove standing cutaneous deformities, also known as dog ears, from the end of a linear repair. Dog ear ... Read the Article	1	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Myasthenia Gravis	Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder affecting the neuromuscular junction. It manifests as a generalized muscle weakness which can involve the ... Read the Article	1.5	16	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Nasal Fracture	Fractures of the naso-orbital-ethmoid (NOE) complex resulting from high impact trauma to the face can have significant ramifications due to the NOE co ... Read the Article	1	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Necrotizing Fasciitis	Necrotizing fasciitis is a subset of aggressive skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) that cause necrosis of the muscle fascia and subcutaneous tiss ... Read the Article	1.5	16	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Neurofibroma	Neurofibromas are the most common peripheral nerve sheath tumor and are often found either by patients or during routine skin exams. These lesions app ... Read the Article	1.25	8	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Nevus Of Ota And Ito	Ocular dermal melanosis, also known as nevus of Ota or oculodermal melanocyte, is benign melanosis that involves the distribution of the trigeminal ne ... Read the Article	1.25	12	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Nonspecific Orbital Inflammation	Orbital pseudotumor, orbital inflammatory pseudotumor (OIP), or idiopathic orbital inflammation (IOI) is a benign, non-infectious, non-neoplastic, spa ... Read the Article	1	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Ocular Burns	Ocular burns are true medical emergencies that can lead to devastating vision impairment. In a patient presenting with a possible ocular burn, immedia ... Read the Article	1	7	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Ocular Pemphigoid	Ocular cicatricial pemphigoid (OCP) is a form of mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) that features chronic, relapsing-remitting bilateral conjunctivitis. ... Read the Article	1	4	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Ocular Ultrasound	Ocular ultrasound has many potential benefits in the evaluation of patients with acute vision loss, ocular trauma, headache or concern for increased i ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Optic Nerve Decompression	Optic nerve sheath decompression, more commonly known as optic nerve sheath fenestration (ONSF), is a surgical procedure performed to decompress the o ... Read the Article	1.25	9	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Orbital Cellulitis	Orbital cellulitis is defined as a serious infection that involves the muscle and fat located within the orbit. It is also sometimes referred to as po ... Read the Article	1	7	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Paramedian Forehead Flaps	Often referred to as a workhorse in facial reconstruction, the paramedian forehead flap is the most common interpolated flap harvested from the face. ... Read the Article	1.25	8	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Pinguecula	Pinguecula is a benign, common degeneration of the conjunctiva. It appears as grey white-yellow mass on the bulbar conjunctiva. It presents in people ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Pterygium	Pterygium is a common ocular surface disorder. There is a lack of consensus among ophthalmologists about the optimal medical and surgical management o ... Read the Article	1.25	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Ptosis	Ptosis is known as the drooping of the upper eyelid, and the patient usually presents with the complaint of the defect in vision and cosmesis. It can ... Read the Article	1	4	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Ptosis Correction	The term “ptosis” is derived from the Greek word falling and refers to drooping of a body part. Blepharoptosis is upper eyelid drooping with the eyes ... Read the Article	1.25	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Punctal Stenosis	Punctal stenosis refers to the narrowing or complete occlusion of the external opening of the lacrimal canaliculus. It may also be associated with occ ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Retrobulbar Block	The retrobulbar block, initially described in 1884, had been widely referred to as the "gold standard" in ophthalmological surgery for many years. Tho ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Rhombic Flaps	Rhombic flaps are highly versatile flaps based on their unique mechanical characteristics with a wide range of potential applications. This activity r ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Rhytidectomy	Rhytidectomy is performed to rejuvenate the face, mitigating the effects of aging. An overview of its history, and some of the surgical approaches and ... Read the Article	1.25	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Rosacea	Rosacea is a common chronic inflammatory disease that presents with recurrent flushing, erythema, telangiectasia, papules, or pustules on nose, chin, ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Rotation Flaps	A flap is used when simpler closure techniques, such as secondary intention, primary closure, or skin grafts, will produce a result that is functional ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Scar Revision	Patients may want a scar revision for a multitude of reasons. They can cause function limitations, be a reminder of a traumatic event, or cause other ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Sebaceous Gland Carcinoma	Sebaceous carcinomas are rare malignant tumors of the sebaceous glands. They most commonly develop on the eyelid, but may arise from anywhere sebaceou ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Seborrheic Dermatitis	Seborrheic dermatitis is a common papulosquamous skin disease that is most prevalent in infancy and middle age, and it usually presents differently in ... Read the Article	1	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Seidel Test	The Seidel test assesses for the presence of aqueous humor leakage from the anterior chamber. This leakage is from a defect in the cornea or sclera fr ... Read the Article	1	4	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Skin Antiseptics	Antiseptics are chemical agents applied to the skin to reduce the microbial count and reduce the risk of surgical site infections (SSIs). SSIs are def ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Skin Biopsy	Skin biopsy is an important and common diagnostic procedure in dermatology practice. Various methods of skin biopsy exist, and multiple factors are co ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Skin Grafting	Skin grafting is a closure technique used in dermatology most commonly to close wounds created by the removal of skin cancer. Although currently less ... Read the Article	1	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Split-Thickness Skin Grafts	Split-thickness skin grafts are versatile adjuncts to wound closure in burns, trauma, reconstruction, and other large wounds. This activity outlines a ... Read the Article	1.25	7	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Squamous Cell Skin Cancer	Squamous cell carcinoma, the second most common form of skin cancer, is caused by the cumulative exposure of skin to UV light. This condition has prec ... Read the Article	1	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Staphylococcus Aureus	Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive bacteria that cause a wide variety of clinical diseases. Infections caused by this pathogen are common both i ... Read the Article	1	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Strabismus	Strabismus is a common childhood disorder that causes deviation or squinting of eyes. If untreated it can affect the vision permanently and can have a ... Read the Article	1.25	7	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Supertrochlear Nerve Block	The supratrochlear nerve block is a special procedure, which can be utilized to relieve pain in the mid-forehead region. It can provide anesthesia for ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Supraorbital Nerve Block	The supraorbital nerve block is a procedure performed to provide immediate localized anesthesia for a multitude of injuries such as complex laceration ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Temporoparietal Fascia Flaps	This activity reviews the temporoparietal fascia flap and highlights the background, indications, and technique of this surgical approach. This techni ... Read the Article	1	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Tolosa-Hunt Syndrome	Tolosa Hunt syndrome (THS), also known as painful ophthalmoplegia, recurrent ophthalmoplegia, or ophthalmoplegia syndrome, is described as severe and ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty	Transconjunctival blepharoplasty is usually used for cosmetic improvement of the lower eyelid or reconstructive surgery. There is no skin incision inv ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Trichotillomania	Obsessive-compulsive disorders encompass a large portion of diverse disorders and presentations that revolve around the central theme of repeated thou ... Read the Article	1	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Tuberous Sclerosis	Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a genetic disorder that affects multiple systems. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion and is characte ... Read the Article	2.25	34	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Ultrasound Therapy	Ultrasound has expanded from the diagnostic realm into alternative therapies for breast, uterine, and even cardiac soft tissue abnormalities. Understa ... Read the Article	1	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty	Upper eyelid blepharoplasty, whether performed for cosmetic or functional reasons, is one of the most common operations performed on the face. Eyes an ... Read the Article	1.25	6	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Upper Eyelid Reconstruction	This article reviews the various types of upper eyelid reconstruction that are used to repair lid defects, the principles that govern which approaches ... Read the Article	1.25	7	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Uveitic Macular Edema	Uveitic macular edema is a complication of acute or chronic uveitis. Characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the retinal layers or in the subret ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Wound Closure Techniques	Wound management is an essential part of emergency medicine practice. The clinicians care for wounds ranging from minor and simple lacerations or abra ... Read the Article	1	5	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Wyburn-Mason Syndrome	Wyburn-Mason syndrome is a rare nonhereditary congenital phakomatoses which presents with multiple arteriovenous malformations that tend to be large a ... Read the Article	1	7	Activity MD/PA Activity DO
Zygomatic Arch Fracture	The zygoma is the second most common fracture of the face, just behind nasal fractures, which can cause significant cosmetic and functional deformity. ... Read the Article	1.25	8	Activity MD/PA Activity DO

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