Surgical Pearl: Scroll-shaped electrode for electrodesiccation of actinic cheilitis

Laws, Richard A.; Wilde, Joseph L.; Grabski, William J.

doi:10.1067/mjd.2000.103982

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“…The use of a scroll‐shaped electrode has been described in a grade III report by Laws et al. 46 as more efficacious than a typical cross‐hatched electrode, as bending the electrode tip allows for uniform treatment of the skin. A grade IB randomized control trial by Laws et al.…”

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“…In this therapy, an electrode is used to apply an electrical current to the skin after it is locally anesthetized, causing thermal damage and desiccation of the treated areas. The use of a scroll-shaped electrode has been described in a grade III report by Laws et al 46 as more efficacious than a typical cross-hatched electrode, as bending the electrode tip allows for uniform treatment of the skin. A grade IB randomized control trial by Laws et al compares the efficacy of electrodesiccation with CO2 laser ablation for the treatment of AC.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Actinic cheilitis: a treatment review

2010

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All other factors being equal, the presence of actinic cheilitis, a pre-invasive malignant lesion of the lips, doubles the risk of squamous cell carcinoma developing in this anatomic area. Various forms of local ablation,immunomodulation and surgical extirpation have been proposed as therapeutic interventions. This paper critically evaluates the available medical literature to highlight the evidence-based strength of each recommended therapy for actinic cheilitis. Vermilionectomy remains the gold standard for efficacy; trichloroacetic acid application is easy and convenient, but the least efficacious overall.

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Actinic cheilitis: a treatment review

2010

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“…Sun protection, moisturizers, and topical tretinoin can provide symptomatic relief. 1 Removal or destruction of the pathological epithelium is required for cure, which can be performed using topical 5-fluorouracil, 2 topical imiquimod, 3 diclofenac, 4 photodynamic therapy, 5 cryosurgery, 6 electrodesiccation, 7 dermabrasion, 8 the carbon dioxide laser, 9 or surgical resection. 10 These methods have varying cure rates, complications, costs, and availability, which must all be considered before offering treatment.…”

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Treatment of actinic cheilitis with the Er:YAG laser

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Walker

et al. 2010

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

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“…Different treatment modalities have been used for actinic cheilitis including cryosurgery, 5‐fluorouracil, carbon dioxide laser, chemical peeling agents, vermilionectomy, and electrodessication. 1 This report describes a novel method to freeze actinic cheilitis using an ordinary acne spray attachment made for liquid nitrogen spray device.…”

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“…Local anesthesia can swell the lip and obscure the area. 1 The attachment is either pressed on the lip where the lesions is or just above it (Fig. 1).…”

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