What to expect after electrodessication?
What to expect after electrodessication?
Electrodessication is a very safe procedure and serious complications are extremely rare. Discomfort associated with the procedure is temporary and scabs that form where the growth had been usually heal within three weeks. Scarring and permanent skin discoloration are very uncommon.
Does electrodessication hurt?
You may not feel pain during the procedure because of the numbing agent applied over the area. Once the anesthesia wears off, some amount of pain may be experienced because the procedure involves scraping of the tissue and sealing bleeding with cauterization (using the heating effect of electric current).
How do you cauterize sebaceous hyperplasia?
Electrocautery, also referred to as thermal cautery, involved using an electrical cautery needle to burn the lesions. It is the most common treatment method for sebaceous hyperplasia among dermatologists. Electrocautery is quick, painless, effective, and has minimal risks.
What is electric desiccation?
Electrodesiccation is a fast and simple office-based procedure that uses electric current delivered via a needle-shaped electrode to superheat the skin in pinpoint precise areas.
How long does it take Electrodessication to heal?
A wound from Electrodesiccation and Curettage (ED&C) typically takes 2-3 weeks to heal. If the treatment is performed on the lower extremities, the wound can take 2-3 months to fully heal. ED&C may be performed more than once if additional cancerous cells present themselves in the same area.
Does Electrodessication leave a scar?
Recovery from curettage and electrodesiccation It is important to follow these instructions to prevent infection. The affected area will take up to six weeks to heal and will leave a scar. Scars are typically flat and round.
How long does Electrodesiccation take to heal?
What is the most effective treatment for sebaceous hyperplasia?
A doctor can remove sebaceous hyperplasia bumps in a process called cryotherapy. The doctor will freeze the bumps, causing them to dry up and drop away. However, cryotherapy can potentially cause changes in skin color in the affected area.
Can you remove sebaceous hyperplasia at home?
If your doctor determines that a spot is sebaceous hyperplasia, removal isn’t necessary. However, if you do want the spots removed, you have several options including over-the-counter and at-home treatments. If you choose to pursue surgical removal, scarring is possible.
Is cryosurgery considered surgery?
Cryosurgery is a type of surgery that involves the use of extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissues, such as tumors. The surgery most often involves the use of liquid nitrogen, although carbon dioxide and argon may also be used.
How do you care for a wound after a curettage and Electrodesiccation?
Care Instructions:
- Wash your hands with soap and water before changing your dressing.
- Remove the old dressing, and wash the site with warm water and soap.
- Do not scrub the site.
- Pat the area dry with gauze or a tissue (does not have to be sterile)
- Cover the area with a thick ointment such as Vaseline or Aquaphor.
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