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Skin grafts Article by Don Revis on various grafting for skin
Skin resurfacing by laser Bupa hospitals guide for laser treatments of facial and body scars
Skin pigmentation disorder An article on Vitiligo and its treatment by american academy of dermatologists
Dermabrasion
and dermatological surgery procedures Dermabrasion, a dermatologic
surgery procedure, used to improve appearance of skin scars.
Skin types and scar development. Dermabrasion, its indications, procedure and
results. On this site you can also find information on skin scarring
and methods for their removal.
Dermatology
and atrophic scars removal by Methodist
Discusses different treatments for removal of atrophic scars such as
dermabrasion, chemical peels, laser resurfacing, collagen injections
and punch grafts. Punch grafts are small grafts used to replace
scarred skin.
Before
and after photos with different treatments Photos to illustrate
the effect of different treatments on scars. Dermabrasion treatment
for body scars of hypertrophic type on cheeks, subcision another method to get rid of body scars.
Medline
plus: scars A comprehensive list of links for different information
regarding scars and related skin care.
Keloids
Information about keloids and skin scarring, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention
and treatment.
Acne
diagnosis and management A book by by William
J. Cunliffe, Harald P. M. Gollnick, Strauss. A comprehensive guide
to acne, its pathopysiology, clinical features, differential diagnosis,
topical and systemic treatment. If you are looking for understanding
acne in a deeper lever here is your book.
Acne
diagnosis Diagnosis is based upon a careful physical examination
of the affected area by a dermatologist. Different treatments for
acne have been brought up here as well
American
college of osteopathic medicine Keloid scars have been discussed
including its treatment. Diagnosis of keloid and hypertrophic scars
including photos. Cryosurgery and monthly injection of cortisone
has been recommended for small, pigmented keloids
Acne
and rosoacea diagnosis and treatment Introduction to Acne Vulgaris
Acne Etiology and Pathogenesis Acne Lesions Classification of Acne
Diagnosis of Acne. Clinical presentation of rosacea, its treatment,
topical therapy for rosacea, systemic therapy for rosacea. You should
become a member of medscape to use this information.
Acne
rosacea chapter Acne rosacea is a chronic acneiform ... a syndrome
of undetermined etiology characterized by both vascular ... distinguishes
this disorder from acne vulgaris
Institute
of cosmetics and plastic surgery Canadian website provides information
on skin scars, pigmentation changes, erythematous scars, ice
pick scars, hill and valley skin scar. Also different laser treatments
for skin imperfections.
Facial
plastic surgery network This site also discusses removal of hypertrophic scars
using different surgical procedures and its effect on different types of skin.
Cleft
palate foundation publications Answers some of the most common
question about skin imperfections.
Scar revision by Howard Kotler, university of illinois at Chicago Scar revision is unique in the spectrum of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery because the initial traumatic event and its immediate treatment usually cannot be controlled. This article includes physical and psychological considerations, etiology of facial scars, their lenght, pattern and relationship to relaxed skin tension lines. Pathophysiology and anatomy of scarring also has been studied and finally contraindications to scar revision is explained.
Skin scarring A comprehensive review of skin scars treatment options. Deciding whether to treat a scar or leave it alone depends on accurate diagnosis of scar type and scar site, symptoms, severity, and stigma a BMJ review by Ardeshir Bayat
A look at quality of life after skin scarring The distress epxerienced by scar sufferers and how to help them manage this condition more effectively.
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