Dermatology procedures, page 1 of 2
20 procedures on this page, alphabetically from Abdominoplasty to Skin grafting. Each entry below describes the procedure in full.
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Abdominoplasty
About this service. A surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
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Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0009075 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › plastic surgery › cosmetic plastic surgery.
Specialty: Dermatology
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Application of emollient to skin
Addition of a softening or soothing agent to the skin. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers application of emollient to skin through Dermatology.
As a treatment, application of emollient to skin is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- emollient application to skin
- use of skin emollients
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000996 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site › therapeutic procedure of integumental system › therapeutic procedure of skin of body.
Specialty: Dermatology
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Biopsy of sebaceous gland
Removal and examination of tissue, cells, or fluids from sebaceous gland for the purpose of detecting or characterizing disease. Our Dermatology team performs biopsy of sebaceous gland and explains each step beforehand.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
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Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000402 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › clinical biopsy by site.
Specialty: Dermatology
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Used to diagnose
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Biopsy of skin
Removal and examination of tissue, cells, or fluids from the skin for the purpose of detecting or characterizing disease. This page describes biopsy of skin and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
As a diagnostic service, biopsy of skin helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Also known as
- skin biopsy
- zone of skin biopsy
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000423 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › clinical biopsy by site.
Specialty: Dermatology
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Cosmetic plastic surgery
Elective surgeries to improve or correct patients body imperfections or appearance. These surgeries can address imperfections due to preference, congenital, acquired, illness, or traumatic or para-physiological events such as aging. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers cosmetic plastic surgery through Dermatology.
As a treatment, cosmetic plastic surgery is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0009073 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › plastic surgery.
Specialty: Dermatology
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Debridement of nail
debridement of nail: Reduction in the thickness and length of the nail. Often used to remove thickened nails due to fungal infection.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000992 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site › therapeutic procedure of integumental system › removal of nail.
Specialty: Dermatology
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Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before debridement of nail.
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Debridement of skin
Removal of dead (necrotic) or infected skin to help a wound heal. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers debridement of skin through Dermatology.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000994 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site › therapeutic procedure of integumental system › therapeutic procedure of skin of body › removal of skin.
Specialty: Dermatology
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Dermatological agent therapy
dermatological agent therapy: Use of a drug to treat or prevent skin disorders or for the routine care of skin.
As a treatment, dermatological agent therapy is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- dermatologic agent therapy
- dermatologic drug treatment
- treatment with dermatolic drug
- treatment with dermatolic medication
- treatment with dermatolical drug
- treatment with dermatolical medication
- treatment with dermatologic drug
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000265 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › pharmacotherapy.
Specialty: Dermatology
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Desloughing of skin
Removing slough from a wound. This page describes desloughing of skin and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
- removal of slough from skin
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000995 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site › therapeutic procedure of integumental system › therapeutic procedure of skin of body › removal of skin.
Specialty: Dermatology
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Diagnostic procedure of skin
Procedure to evaluate the structure and/or function of the skin of body. This page describes diagnostic procedure of skin and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- skin diagnostic procedure
- skin of body diagnostic procedure
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001404 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › diagnostic procedure of integumental system.
Specialty: Dermatology
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Hair microscopy
Microscopic examination of the hair (also called hair microscopy) is an inexpensive tool that may aid in the diagnosis of systemic disorders as the appearance, structure, and/or growth of hair are modified in various congenital and acquired diseases. (PMID:34843009) This page describes hair microscopy and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
As a diagnostic service, hair microscopy helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0035017 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure.
Specialty: Dermatology
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Used to diagnose
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Hair xenobiotic measurement
A quantitative measurement of xenobiotics (a chemical foreign to the body) present in a hair sample. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers hair xenobiotic measurement through Dermatology.
As a diagnostic service, hair xenobiotic measurement helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0035033 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical laboratory procedure › clinical chemistry assessment.
Specialty: Dermatology
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Used to diagnose
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Hand reconstructive plastic surgery
A medically necessary surgery performed to restore function and conventional appearance of manus. The surgery can correct deformities created by birth defects, trauma or medical conditions and is performed by a plastic surgeon. Our Dermatology team performs hand reconstructive plastic surgery and explains each step beforehand.
As a treatment, hand reconstructive plastic surgery is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- manus surgical plastic reconstruction
- reconstructive plastic surgery of hand
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001293 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site.
Specialty: Dermatology
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Inflammation of the skin prevention recommendation
About this service. A medical requirement or recommendation of avoiding or preventing Inflammatory abnormality of the skin.
This is a preventive service intended to lower risk before problems develop.
Also known as
- avoid Inflammatory abnormality of the skin recommendation
- Inflammatory abnormality of the skin avoidance
Classification
Service type: preventive.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000048 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: preventative therapy › prevention of abnormal physiologic state.
Specialty: Dermatology
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Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before inflammation of the skin prevention recommendation.
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Intradermal histamine injection
intradermal histamine injection: A diagnostic procedure whereby histamine is injected into a local of the skin. This causes wheal and flare when they are injected intradermally into normal subjects and may therefore play a role in the formation of urticaria.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0020019 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › diagnostic procedure of integumental system › diagnostic procedure of skin.
Specialty: Dermatology
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Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Plastic surgery
A surgical procedure that is performed for therapeutic or cosmetic reformation of tissue. Our Dermatology team performs plastic surgery and explains each step beforehand.
As a treatment, plastic surgery is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0009077 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure.
Specialty: Dermatology
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Reconstructive burn surgery
Surgery using incisional, excisional, or use of local/regional flaps to repair burned areas. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers reconstructive burn surgery through Dermatology.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
- burn reconstructive surgery
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0009081 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgical repair › reconstructive plastic surgery.
Specialty: Dermatology
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Reconstructive plastic surgery
A medically necessary surgery performed to restore function and conventional appearance of the body part. The surgery can correct deformities created by birth defects, trauma or medical conditions and is performed by a plastic surgeon. Our Dermatology team performs reconstructive plastic surgery and explains each step beforehand.
As a treatment, reconstructive plastic surgery is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0009076 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgical repair.
Specialty: Dermatology
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More specific services
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Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Removal of nail
About this service. A procedure to take off or remove part or entire nail.
As a treatment, removal of nail is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000991 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site › therapeutic procedure of integumental system.
Specialty: Dermatology
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Skin grafting
About this service. The surgical transfer of some or all of a(n) zone of skin from a donor to a patient.
As a treatment, skin grafting is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- skin transplantation
- transplantation of zone of skin
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0010041 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgery by body site › skin surgery.
Specialty: Dermatology
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Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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