Carbon Dioxide During Skin Cancer Surgery Wound Healing Study
This study tests whether using carbon dioxide gas during Mohs micrographic surgery (a precise skin cancer removal technique) helps wounds heal better with less scarring. You'd receive this during your scheduled surgery and be followed to see how your wound heals.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–89 years old
- Diagnosed with skin cancer being treated with Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS)
- Surgical wound can be closed with a straight line or flap (tissue moved from nearby area)
- Able to speak English and understand the study
- Not pregnant, not taking isotretinoin (Accutane), no recent radiation to the surgical area
- No history of abnormal wound healing like keloids, active infection, or severe immune problems
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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