| Review of the literature: Treatment of dyspigmentation with fractionated resurfacing. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20698875 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: Traditional ablative laser resurfacing is associated with adverse side effects, including prolonged erythema, edema, burning, milia, acne, crusting, and hypo- and hyperpigmentation. Fractional photothermolysis (FP) has been introduced to overcome the disadvantages of traditional ablative and nonablative resurfacing. With FP, the microscopic, pixilated pattern of wounding in the dermis results in significant skin pigmentary and textural improvements without the adverse effects of prolonged wound healing and risks of dyspigmentation associated with traditional ablative resurfacing. FP has been reported to improve hypo- and hyperpigmentation in a variety of cutaneous conditions. OBJECTIVE: To review the dermatologic literature on the use of FP for treatment of dyspigmentation. RESULTS: Review of the Medline literature identified 35 studies on treatment of cutaneous conditions associated with dyspigmentation with ablative FP (AFP) and nonablative FP (NAFP). Specifically, we found treatment of melasma, postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, nevus of Ota, hypo- and hyperpigmented scars, poikiloderma of Civatte, laser-induced hypo- and hyperpigmentation, and dyschromia associated with photoaging. CONCLUSIONS: AFP and NAFP are potentially effective modalities for the treatment of dyspigmentation of the face and neck. The authors have indicated no significant interest with commercial supporters. |
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Authors:
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Emily P Tierney; C William Hanke |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] Volume: 36 ISSN: 1524-4725 ISO Abbreviation: Dermatol Surg Publication Date: 2010 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-10-29 Completed Date: 2010-12-15 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9504371 Medline TA: Dermatol Surg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1499-508 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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© 2010 by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Inc. |
Affiliation:
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Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana, Carmel, Indiana, USA. |
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Aged Cicatrix / etiology, prevention & control Erythema / etiology, prevention & control Female Humans Laser Therapy / adverse effects, methods Phototherapy / methods* Pigmentation Disorders / pathology, physiopathology, therapy* Reconstructive Surgical Procedures / adverse effects, methods Skin / pathology, physiopathology Skin Aging Surface Properties Wound Healing |
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Dermatol Surg. 2010 Oct;36(10):1509
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