| Fractionated delivery systems for difficult to treat clinical applications: acne scarring, melasma, atrophic scarring, striae distensae, and deep rhytides. | |
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PMID: 18038500 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Fractional resurfacing or laser therapy (FLT) represents a technology that seeks to address the limitations of both ablative resurfacing and nonablative treatments. Many companies now offer versions of fractionated erbium or carbon dioxide lasers. The purpose of this paper is to examine FLT for difficult to treat applications such as melasma, acne scarring, atrophic scarring, striae distensae, and deep rhytides. Fractional laser therapy is a truly novel approach to many conditions, especially those with dermal pathology. Although published peer review data is limited, the ability to effectively and safely treat these conditions in all skin types appears to have been significantly enhanced with this new modality. We are early in our scientific explorations of what is possible with FLT. |
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Authors:
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Amy F Taub |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD Volume: 6 ISSN: 1545-9616 ISO Abbreviation: J Drugs Dermatol Publication Date: 2007 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-11-27 Completed Date: 2008-03-06 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101160020 Medline TA: J Drugs Dermatol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1120-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Advanced Dermatology, Skinfo, SKINQRI, Lincolnshire, IL, USA. drtaub@skinfo.com |
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Acne Vulgaris
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complications Atrophy Cicatrix / etiology, pathology, surgery* Cosmetic Techniques* / instrumentation Female Humans Laser Therapy / instrumentation, methods* Male Melanosis / pathology, surgery* Skin / pathology, surgery* Skin Aging / pathology |
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