This patient has an epidermoid cyst which has recently become inflamed and “infected”. I put “infected” in quotes, because technically this is not an infection: When an epidermoid cyst ruptures, it creates a vigorous foreign body inflammatory response – this skin becomes warm, tender, painful, and swells, simulating an abscess. Incision and Drainage (I & […]
Case #1: Fractionated CO2 laser treatment for fine lines and wrinkles using the Mixto Microfractionated laser. First I dermaplaned the skin, using a blade very similar in shape to the one barbers use to give men a close beard shave. I use it to exfoliate lightly, but to also remove vellus hairs… this is important […]
This video is a TBT (ThrowBack Thursday), and contains updates on what patients look like now after previous treatments, as well as other information, such as biopsy results and microscopic views of the tissue removed. Happy TBT! Here are links to the original videos: Excision of a bump on the glabella: Dr Pimple Popper Removing […]
This is Part One in a “Story” about “The Masked Man”, a sweet patient of my who has very extensive solar comedones called Favre-Racouchot. You can follow his playlist as well, called “The Masked Man”, or watch Part 2 if you click the link below: Extensive Solar Comedone Extractions, Part 2: Nickname “Masked Man” Thank […]
A blackhead is also called an open comedo (single for comedone), and it is a clogged pore in the skin that is open to the air. Keratin (skin protein) and sebum (oil) combine to block the pore. They are often found on the face and trunk. but they can be found anywhere on the body. […]
For medical education- NSFE. Extracting comedones caused by excess sun exposure, a condition called Favre-Racouchot. These comedones can be difficult to extract and I needed to numb the areas and I also used an 11 blade to break the superficial skin surface first to extract many of them. Enjoy! source