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Our approach to pediatric dermatologic laser surgery
Author(s) -
Chapas Anne M.,
Geronemus Roy G.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
lasers in surgery and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.888
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1096-9101
pISSN - 0196-8092
DOI - 10.1002/lsm.20262
Subject(s) - laser , medicine , laser surgery , ruby laser , dye laser , dermatology , surgery , optics , physics
Background and Objectives Many pediatric dermatological conditions may be successfully treated with laser surgery. Study Design/Materials and Methods The clinical approach to various pediatric dermatological conditions utilizing laser treatment options is discussed. Results Clinical uses of various modalities such as pulsed dye laser, KTP laser, Nd‐YAG laser, Q‐switched ruby laser, erbium‐YAG laser, diode laser, non‐coherent blue light sources, and fractional resurfacing are presented with successful parameters, developed over 22 years, utilized on a daily basis in a laser surgery clinic. Conclusion Laser surgery can make a significant improvement in many pediatric skin lesions, thanks to the unique properties of pediatric skin and a vast array of laser technologies. Lasers Surg. Med. 37:255–263, 2005. © 2005 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.