Publications by authors named "Sharon A Salter"
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- A 47-year-old man experienced a subungual hematoma in his right thumb after a crush injury, leading to significant pain from pressure under the nail.
- To treat it, a controlled nail trephination was performed using a special drill that didn't damage the nail bed.
- The procedure effectively drained the hematoma, providing significant pain relief within 8 hours and making it a quick and low-risk option for similar injuries.
Pelvic relaxation, a weakening of pelvic support structures, is an under-reported condition that affects a multitude of women. In the United States alone, more than 338,000 procedures for prolapse are performed annually. Decreased collagen content has been noted in the tissues of women affected by this condition.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStriae are atrophic linear plaques, most often found on the breasts, abdomen, hips, and thighs. They develop in a variety of circumstances, some of which involve physical stretching of the skin, such as adolescent growth spurts, and during hormonal changes, such as Cushing's syndrome. It has been suggested that genetics may play a role in their development.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRising educational debt levels in recent dermatology trainees and effects on career choices.
J Am Acad Dermatol
February 2006
Background: Educational debt levels are outpacing inflation.
Objective: To determine whether debt levels influence career choices of graduating dermatology residents.
Methods: Anonymous surveys of graduating dermatology residents.