Monthly Archives: March 2014

Voice Changes after Rhinoplasty.

The changes in voice after rhinoplasty are more personal perception than realityreduction_crooked_rhino_beforeafter_small

Patients who have undergone plastic surgery to change the appearance of their nose may also notice changes in the sound of their voice, reports a study in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Changes in voice after rhinoplasty are perceptible to patients as well as to experts, but generally don’t cause problems with speech function, according to the new reduction_crooked_rhino_beforeafter_small (1)research by Dr. Kamran Khazaeni and colleagues of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Iran. However, they believe that patients considering rhinoplasty – especially those who use their voice professionally – should be aware of “potential voice alterations.”

Mulluscum Contagiosum

molluscum-contagiosumMolluscum contagiosum facts

  • Molluscum contagiosum is a very common, contagious, benign skin disorder caused by poxvirus. It has been termed “Water Warts”
  • Molluscum contagiosum is often seen in otherwise healthy people and commonly affects children (1-10) and sexually active adults.  Disease is limited to humans.
  • It is typically found on the trunk arms, and legs and looks like scattered, small, smooth tan or pink bumps.
  • Molluscum contagiosum is easily curable in most cases and may clear on its own without treatment.  I would typically just clean it with an alcohol astringent.
  • Multiple treatments and ongoing maintenance therapy may be necessary.  It may spread via “autoinoculation”.
  • Molluscum contagiosum is often treated with freezing with liquid nitrogen, Laser, Astringents such as potassium hydrochloride and cantharidin, Tea tree oil, tretinoin, and curretage.
  • Molluscum contagiosum is prevented with optimal skin hygiene.
  • Imiquiod (Aldara) 5% cream or Retinoids/antivirals applied topically are some additional options, however most people have complete clearing in 2-4 months regardless.