Publications by authors named "Boonyapat Limthongkul"

Background: Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) has the highest cure rate for the treatment of cutaneous malignancies and is usually performed in an outpatient setting with local anesthesia. Although most patients experience minimal discomfort during the procedure, postoperative pain after MMS has not been well-characterized. The objective of this study was to evaluate the amount of postoperative pain after MMS and to determine whether the degree of pain is correlated with factors such as tumor location, size, number of excisions, or age or sex of the patient.

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Background: The skin possesses unique biochemical properties that allow it to protect and conform to the body that it covers. Elements constituting the dermis-collagen and elastin-primarily afford these properties.

Objectives: To define these properties and explore their relevance with regard to aging skin and dermatologic surgery.

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