Easing Pain and Distress in Dermatologic Procedures: A Review of Virtual Reality Distraction Technologies
The Dermatology Digest
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
By Lynna J. Yang and Peter Lio, MD Pediatric patients are often unable to tolerate in-office procedures due to the pain and anxiety, which, in extreme cases, can necessitate the use of general anesthesia for minor procedures. The repercussions of unmanaged pain can also have potentially long-term detrimental effects leading to the development of medical-related fears and trauma.
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