| Erbium:YAG laser skin resurfacing: a Pakistani experience. | |
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PMID: 12745599 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the use of the erbium:YAG laser for resurfacing in type IV skin patients in Pakistan. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS: Ten patients with skin type IV underwent laser skin resurfacing with an erbium:YAG laser to treat wrinkles, acne/chickenpox scars and hyperpigmentation. An evaluation was done by the treating physician and a photographic evaluation and grading was done by a blinded observer. RESULTS: The treating physician's records show no erythema, pigmentary alteration, infection or scarring at the 3-month follow-up. The blinded observer's evaluation of the 3-month photographs showed moderate to excellent improvement in 80% of patients in their respective underlying condition. CONCLUSION: The erbium:YAG laser is safe and effective in treating wrinkles, acne/chickenpox scars and hyperpigmentation in skin type IV patients. |
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Authors:
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Afzal Lodhi; Misbah Huzaira; Khalil A Khatri |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy : official publication of the European Society for Laser Dermatology Volume: 5 ISSN: 1476-4172 ISO Abbreviation: J Cosmet Laser Ther Publication Date: 2003 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-05-14 Completed Date: 2003-10-09 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101136419 Medline TA: J Cosmet Laser Ther Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 43-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Skintronics, Karachi, Pakistan. |
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Acne Vulgaris
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surgery* Adult Chickenpox / complications Cicatrix / surgery*, virology Erythema / etiology Female Herpes Simplex / etiology Humans Hyperpigmentation / etiology, surgery* Hypopigmentation / etiology Laser Therapy / adverse effects, methods* Male Middle Aged Skin Aging Treatment Outcome |
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