title: Dermabrasion. As a complement to dermatology.
abstract: This article includes a description of the method of dermabrasion and a discussion of the results obtained in various types of dermatologic conditions. Indications for surgery, appropriate patient selection, adjunctive surgical procedures, potential complications, comparative modalities, and some recent controversies also are addressed.
authors.affiliation: Orentreich Medical Group, New York, New York, USA.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Orentreich
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Orentreich
mesh_terms: D003869:Dermabrasion / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000628:therapy