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.
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.
Authors: Luciane H Azevedo; Vivian C Galletta; Carlos de Paula Eduardo; Dante A Migliari Journal: Photomed Laser Surg Date: 2010-04 Impact factor: 2.796
Authors: Marie Caucanas; Philippe Paquet; Frédérique Henry; Claudine Piérard-Franchimont; Marie-Annick Reginster; Gérald E Piérard Journal: Case Rep Dermatol Med Date: 2011-12-27