Dermatologists Debate Sentinel Node Biopsy, Safety of Liposuction, and Antibiotic Prophylaxis

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Dermatologists discussed sentinel node biopsy, anesthesia for liposuction, and antibiotics for patients having dermatological surgery at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology in March, 2000. Sentinel node biopsy involves identifying the first lymph node that cancer cells would encounter if they spread from the initial site. If cancer cells are found in the sentinel lymph node, it means the cancer may spread to other parts of the body. Dermatologists say that may patients can have liposuction in an outpatient clinic with local anesthesia. Most patients having dermatological surgery probably do not need antibiotics to prevent infection.

Usage, Antibiotics, Medical examination, Surgery, Skin, Lymph nodes, Liposuction, Skin lesion removal

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Dermatologists call for massive cover-up

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Dermatologists called for a sun-safe media campaign at the 1998 annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology. Excessive sun exposure has been linked to skin cancer, including melanoma. About 1 million Americans will develop skin cancer in 1998 and about 9,000 will die, mostly from melanoma. Children in particular are at risk since they spend so much time outdoors. For this reason, the academy contacted the directors of every summer camp in the US. Researchers are also trying to develop more effective sunscreens.

Social policy, Melanoma, American Academy of Dermatology

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Sunscreen, In-Office Dispensing, Surgery Debated at Annual Dermatology Meeting

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Doctors debated the use of sunscreens at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) in March, 1999. Chronic sun exposure is a risk factor for skin cancer. People who use sunscreen may stay in the sun longer and increase their risk of skin cancer. One study found that white children who used sunscreen when outdoors developed twice as many moles on their exposed skin as children who wore protective clothing. These moles can be a precursor of melanoma.

Sunscreening agents, Sunscreens (Cosmetics)

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