Patient satisfaction after removal of skin lesions

Rissin, Yaron; Fodor, Lucian; Ishach, H; Oded, R; Ramon, Yitzchak; Ullmann, Yehuda

doi:10.1111/j.1468-3083.2007.02146.x

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“…Similar to other studies [17,18], we found that the independent assessor was less satisfied with the scar than the participants themselves. Participant satisfaction with torso scars was much higher in our study than in other studies, however [7–9].…”

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Does taping torso scars following dermatologic surgery improve scar appearance?

Rosengren

Askew

Heal

et al. 2013

Dermatol Pract Concept

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Background:Studies show that patients are significantly less satisfied with torso scars than scars elsewhere. Though not an uncommon practice, it is unknown if application of adhesive tapes following dermatological surgery help improve cosmesis.Objective:To determine the effect of taping sutured torso wounds on overall scar appearance, scar width and patient satisfaction with the scar.Patients/Methods:Participants having elliptical torso skin excisions in a primary care setting in regional Australia were randomized in a single-blinded, controlled trial to 12 weeks taping (intervention) or usual care (control) following deep and subcuticular suturing. A blinded assessor reviewed scars at three and six months.Results:Of 195 participants recruited, 136 (63 taped, 73 controls) completed six months of follow-up. Independent blinded assessment of overall scar appearance was significantly better in taped participants (p= 0.004). Taping reduced median scar width by 1 mm (p=0.02) and when stratified by gender, by 3.0 mm in males (p=0.04) and 1.0 mm in females (p=0.2). High participant scar satisfaction was not further improved by taping.Conclusion:Taping elliptical torso wounds for 12 weeks after dermatologic surgery improved scar appearance at six months.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 90%

Does taping torso scars following dermatologic surgery improve scar appearance?

Rosengren

Askew

Heal

et al. 2013

Dermatol Pract Concept

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“…This is mainly due to the continuous presence of superstitions and low level of knowledge in the field of melanoma [20–23, 25, 26]. The results of our study revealed that the surveyed who underwent surgical excision of any skin lesion were often individuals with a large number of so-called solar lentigines, infrequently obeying safe tanning rules and having fragmentary knowledge in that field.…”

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confidence: 93%

“…Supposed malignancy, aesthetic causes as well as functional disorders were reported to be the main reasons for surgical excision of skin lesions [25]. Understanding that the total surgical excision is the only efficient way of melanoma treatment was quite common (83.4% of the surveyed) among higher educated respondents and was related to increased skin cancer awareness.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Patients often seek medical advice too late, when the skin lesions seriously raise their concern, which is often accompanied by the presence of symptoms (ulceration, bleeding), which indicate a higher stage of the disease [22, 25, 26]. This is mainly due to the continuous presence of superstitions and low level of knowledge in the field of melanoma [20–23, 25, 26].…”

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“Better do not touch” and other superstitions concerning melanoma: the cross-sectional web-based survey

Gajda¹,

Kamińska‐Winciorek²,

Wydmański³

et al. 2016

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IntroductionTo the authors’ best knowledge, there are no data regarding the prevalence of superstitions concerning melanoma among internet users.AimTo evaluate the prevalence and identify reasons for superstitions associated with excision of pigmented skin lesions as well as to assess the frequency of this procedure.Material and methodsReaders of the scientific portal were invited to complete a fully anonymous e-questionnaire. After collection of questionnaires (5,154) and eliminating incomplete ones, 4,919 surveys were analysed.ResultsA total of 4,104 (83.4%) respondents have been aware that the total surgical excision is the only efficient way of melanoma treatment. This familiarity was related to increased skin cancer awareness but was not linked to regular skin self-examination. Over half of the surveyed agreed that “it is better not to touch naevi”. Moreover, 3,510 (71.3%) individuals believed that naevi located in “harmed places” may turn into melanoma.ConclusionsSuperstitions associated with surgical treatment of melanoma are widespread. Conducting educational campaigns is necessary, particularly among young people, whose dangerous tanning behaviours are important risk factors for melanoma occurrence in their later life.

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