Dermatologists’ role in recognizing human trafficking tops ASDS news
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Key takeaways:
- The ASDS 2023 meeting took place in Chicago from Nov. 1 to 5.
- Top news from the meeting included tips on aesthetics and surgical techniques.
The annual American Society for Dermatologic Surgery meeting was recently held in Chicago, bringing together a wide variety of clinical knowledge, techniques and news.
Content ranged from aesthetics tips and tricks to in-depth overviews of surgical techniques for cutaneous cancers.
Here are five of the most-read ASDS 2023 meeting articles on Healio.
Dermatologists ‘uniquely positioned’ to recognize, aid human trafficking victims
More than 27 million people are trafficked worldwide, according to WHO, and reports have recognized approximately 50% to 80% of human trafficking victims had been through the medical system at some point without being noticed as a victim. Practitioners may not be aware of what to look for, and fear of the exploiters, who are often present during exams, keeps many victims from reporting their abuse. Read more.
Laser treatment for acne scarring in skin of color requires adequate parameters
The use of lasers to treat acne scarring can lead to dyschromia or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which practitioners need to be extra mindful of in patients with skin of color. Read more.
Sentinel lymph node biopsy a low-risk option in determining melanoma treatment
The use of sentinel lymph node biopsy can reduce the recurrence of nodules and the need for complete lymph node dissection in patients with melanoma. Read more.
Addressing infection, bleeding in lower extremity dermatologic surgeries
While dermatologic surgery complication rates are low at less than 1%, those in the lower extremity are generally around 2%, with some reports saying it could be up to 16%. Read more.
Avoid asymmetric smile after masseter toxin injections
Botulinum toxin is often used off-label to treat both bruxism and masseter muscle prominence; however, toxin migration to the risorius or zygomaticus major muscle can cause an asymmetric smile effect. Read more.
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