Impact of Suture Type on Pigment Disturbances in Patients of Skin of Color

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Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
34 (estimated)
Sponsor
Melissa Pugliano-Mauro · Other
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About This Trial
The present study assesses if dissolvable (fast gut) or non-dissolvable (polypropylene) epidermal sutures produce better cosmetic results in terms of dyspigmentation and scarring in patients of skin of color. Through a split-wound study design, patients undergoing standard elliptical excisions at least 3 cm in length will receive each suture type. Measurements of dyspigmentation and scarring will …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18 years or older 2. Undergoing dermatologic surgery with planned standard elliptical excision with wound length of 3 cm or greater. Benign and malignant lesions will be included, including those that have undergone Mohs micrographic surgery prior to standard linear closu…
Contacts

Melissa Pugliano-Mauro, MD

412-784-7350

puglianomauroma@upmc.edu

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Jeffrey M Plowey, MS, ASCP(HTL)

412-784-7350

ploweyjm2@upmc.edu

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