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ReviewCureus2023

Mastering the Art of Dermatosurgery: Aesthetic Alchemy in Medical Excellence.

Osatohanmwen Ekomwereren, Abdullah Shehryar, Noor Abdullah Yahya, Abdur Rehman, Maryam Affaf, Srikar P Chilla, Uday Kumar, Nuzhat Faran, Mohammed Khaleel I K H Almadhoun, Maria Quinn and 1 more

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Review in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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0cells of the map it votes in
3citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Osatohanmwen EkomwererenTrauma and Orthopaedics, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Shrewsbury, GBR.
Abdullah ShehryarInternal Medicine, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, PAK.
Noor Abdullah YahyaFamily Medicine, Dubai Medical College, Dubai, ARE.
Abdur RehmanSurgery, Mayo Hospital, Lahore, PAK.
Maryam AffafInternal Medicine, Women's Medical and Dental College, Abbotabad, PAK.
Srikar P ChillaMedicine, CARE Hospitals, Hyderabad, IND.
Uday KumarMedicine, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical College Lyari, Karachi, PAK.
Nuzhat FaranInternal Medicine, Fatima Memorial Hospital, Lahore, PAK.
Mohammed Khaleel I K H AlmadhounMedicine and Surgery, Mutah University, Karak, JOR.
Maria QuinnInternal Medicine, Jinnah Hospital, Lahore, PAK.
Chukwuyem EkhatorNeuro-oncology, New York Institute of Technology, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Old Westbury, USA.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Dermatosurgery, a specialized branch within dermatology, has traversed an extraordinary journey through time, shaped by ancient practices, technological leaps, and shifting societal perceptions. This review explores the evolution of dermatosurgery, highlighting its profound transformation from addressing solely medical concerns to seamlessly integrating aesthetics. From its roots in ancient civilizations, where cultural traditions laid the foundation for modern techniques, to the twentieth-century technological renaissance, marked by innovative tools and enhanced understanding of skin anatomy, dermatosurgery has emerged as a dynamic field. Societal notions of beauty and health have significantly influenced dermatosurgery, blurring the lines between medical necessity and elective aesthetic procedures. The delicate balance between satisfying aesthetic desires and upholding medical ethics is a central challenge that dermatosurgeons face today. Open dialogue between practitioners and patients as well as psychological support plays a pivotal role in navigating this terrain. The training and ethics associated with dermatosurgery have evolved to meet the increasing demand for specialized procedures. Maintaining a focus on patient safety and satisfaction remains paramount as commercial pressures and disparities in access to care loom. Upholding best practices and standards in the field is essential for ensuring consistent, high-quality care for all patients. Looking ahead, dermatosurgery stands on the brink of a transformative era, marked by non-invasive techniques, artificial intelligence (AI) integration, and personalized medicine. The field's ability to harmonize medical science with aesthetic artistry is evident in various case studies, showcasing the intricate balance dermatosurgeons strike between addressing medical concerns and fulfilling aesthetic desires. As dermatosurgery continues to evolve, it promises to provide patients with even more precise, tailored treatments that enhance both their physical well-being and aesthetic satisfaction.

Indexed as

aesthetic proceduresancient wisdombeauty enhancementdermatosurgeryevolutionmedical advancementsmodern techniquespatient outcomesskin healthsurgical innovations

Identifiers

PMID38161926
PMCPMC10756331

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