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Soothing Surgery Jitters…Could A Stressball or Hand-Holding Help?
August 23, 2018

Many skin cancer surgeries are performed using a local anesthetic. While this is preferable to full sedation, there may be more patient anxiety associated with being alert and awake during procedures. In other surgical fields, there is some indication that hand-holding and other relaxation methods help patients feel more at ease. A recent study looked …

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What’s The Connection Between Stress and Skin Disease?
May 15, 2018

Stress has been implicated as a complicating factor in many diseases, but what effects do stress levels have on people with skin disease? A recent study looked at anxiety sensitivity concerns as they affect people with skin disease. Anxiety sensitivity (AS) concerns include flushing and sweating. The authors examined the effects of these reactions on …