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Página de Inicio arrow Artículos Científicos arrow An update on lasers in children Cordisco, Maria Rosa. Current Opinion in Pediatrics
An update on lasers in children Cordisco, Maria Rosa. Current Opinion in Pediatrics Imprimir E-Mail
August 2009 - Volume 21 - Issue 4 - p 499-504

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Abstract

Purpose of review: A variety of new indications for laser treatment
have been raised in the dermatology field recently. They offer
significant opportunities to manage a large spectrum of conditions in
the pediatric population. Therefore, it is necessary to know the
current trends and limitations of their use for the treatment of
pigmented and vascular lesions.

Recent findings: The pulsed dye laser for port wine stain treatment
remains the gold standard. However, pulsed dye laser-resistant port
wine stain constitutes a difficult management problem. New therapeutic
modalities such as photodynamic therapy and the application of
different topical angiogenesis inhibitors promise better results in
avoiding port wine stain redarkening. The potential systemic effects
also require further study. Traditionally, the Q-switched pigmented
laser has been used for pigmented lesions. However, the 1550 nm
wavelength erbium-doped fiber laser could be a new modality of
treatment for Becker's nevus.

Summary: Since the development of the first laser in 1960, dermatology
and dermatologic surgery have rapidly evolved over the last two
decades, thanks to the numerous technological and scientific
acquisitions focused on improvement in the treatment of skin
conditions. A large spectrum of vascular and pigmented lesions and
other conditions such as chronic inflammatory skin diseases, such as
psoriasis and eczema, keloids and hypertrichosis, are now managed
safely with laser treatment.
 
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