Laser Dermatology

1. Front Matter

   Pages I-XI

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2. Basic Laser Physics and Safety

   • Ronald G. Wheeland

   Pages 1-11

3. Laser Treatment of Vascular Lesions

   • Sean W. Lanigan

   Pages 13-35

4. Laser Treatment of Pigmented Lesions

   • Christine C. Dierickx

   Pages 37-60

5. Laser Treatment of Unwanted Hair

   • David J. Goldberg, Mussarrat Hussain

   Pages 61-81

6. Ablative and Nonablative Facial Resurfacing

   • Suzanne L. Kilmer, Natalie Semchyshyn

   Pages 83-98

7. Lasers, Photodynamic Therapy, and the Treatment of Medical Dermatologic Conditions

   • Michael H. Gold

   Pages 99-121

8. Back Matter

   Pages 123-125

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The continual array of laser technology matology. The pulsed dye laser is the most throughout the world has been nothing short of effective laser for treatment of port wine stains miraculous. Over the last fifteen years, this field but purpura limits its acceptability by patients has continued to grow and expand with the for more cosmetic indications. Both facial and appearance of new technology. This book re- leg vein telangiectasia can also be treated with presents the most up-to-date description of the lasers. Other cutaneous disorders such as p- latest in laser and light-source technology. All riasis, warts and scars can be improved by t- the chapters are written by leading experts from geting the lesion’s cutaneous vessels with app- both North America and Europe. After a chap- priate lasers. Chapter 2 describes our latest ter describing our latest understanding of laser understanding of the laser treatment of vas- physics, which also covers safety aspects, chap- lar lesions. ters are dedicated to laser treatment of vascular When considering treatment of pigmented lesions, pigmented lesions and tattoos, un- lesions, accurate diagnosis of the pigmented wanted hair, and ablative and non-ablative lesion is mandatory before laser treatment. For resurfacing and treatment for medical pur- some pigmented lesions, laser treatment may poses. Each chapter begins with the core even be the only treatment option. Tattoos concepts. These basic points are followed by a respond well to Q-switched lasers.

• Hair Removal
• Pigmented Lesions
• Vascular Lesions
• laser
• laser physics
• laser treatment
• safety
• therapy
• treatment

From the reviews:

"This small-format book is … packed with useful information. It is aptly edited by David J. Goldberg and includes an outstanding international group of authors. … Even with its small size, this text contains 108 figures and 15 tables. The photographs are well executed and selected to demonstrate specific clinical conditions and results. If you are looking for an up-to-date treatise on lasers in dermatology, this book will fit the bill. It can function as a minireference for residents or those new to laser technology." (William P. Coleman, Dermatologic Surgery, Vol. 32, 2006)

• Hackensack, USA

  David J. Goldberg

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