Lasers in Dermatology

Laser Treatment of Pigmented Lesions.- Other Lasers for the Treatment of Pigmented Lesions.- Treatment of Melanocytic Naevi with Lasers.- References and Further Reading.- 5 Laser Treatment of Tattoos.- Q-Switched Ruby Laser Treatment of Tattoos.- Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser Treatment of Tattoos.- Q-Switched Alexandrite Laser Treatment of Tattoos.- Pulsed Dye (510 nm) Laser Treatment of Tattoos.- Comparative Studies of Lasers Used to Remove Decorative Tattoos.- Laser Treatment of Other Tattoos.- Cosmetic Tattoos.- Traumatic Tattoos.- References and Further Reading.- 6 The Carbon Dioxide and Erbium:YAG Lasers in Dermatology.- CO2Laser Treatment in Dermatology.- Incisional Surgery with the CO2 Laser.- Wound Healing with CO2 Laser Excisions.- Pulsed, Superpulsed and Scanned CO2 Lasers.- Tissue Ablation with the CO2 Laser.- Resurfacing Skin with the CO2 Laser.- Mechanism of Action.- Preoperative Patient Evaluation and Preparation.- Treatment Methods.- General Considerations.- Coherent UltraPulse.- Sharplan SilkTouch/Feather Touch.- Other CO2 Lasers.- Postoperative Management.- Complications of Resurfacing with the CO2 Laser.- Long-Term Results of CO2 Laser Resurfacing.- Comparison Between CO2 Laser Resurfacing and Chemical Peels.- CO2 Resurfacing of the Acne-Scarred Face.- Erbium:YAG Laser Treatment in Dermatology.- Clinical Studies with the Er:YAG Laser.- Comparisons and Combinations of the Er:YAG and CO2 Lasers.- Conclusions.- References and Further Reading.- 7 Hair Removal by Lasers.- Laser Removal of Hair by Selective Photothermolysis.- Ruby Laser Treatment of Hair.- Alexandrite Laser Treatment of Hair.- Diode Laser Treatment of Hair.- Other Laser Treatments for Hair Removal.- Intense Pulsed Light Laser Treatment of Hair.- Treatment Techniques for Selective Photothermolysis of Hair.- Conclusions.- Laser-Assisted Hair Transplantation.- References and Further Reading.- 8 Photodynamic Therapy in Dermatology.- Systemic Photodynamic Therapy.- Clinical Studies.- Invasive Squamous Cell Carcinoma.- Bowen's Disease.- Malignant Melanoma.- Kaposi's Sarcoma.- Topical Photodynamic Therapy.- Light Sources.- Treatment of Cutaneous Malignancies with Topical Photodynamic Therapy.- Basal Cell Carcinoma.- Actinic Keratoses.- Bowen's Disease.- Squamous Cell Carcinoma.- Mycosis Fungoides.- Photodynamic Therapy for Benign Skin Disease.- References and Further Reading.- 9 New Lasers, Emerging Technology, Experimental and Developing Applications.- Diode Lasers.- Clinical Use in Dermatology.- Excimer Lasers.- Intense Pulsed Light Source.- Non-Ablative Cutaneous Laser Resurfacing.- Conclusions.- References and Further Reading.- Appendix: Index of Laser Manufacturers.