Basics in Dermatological Laser Applications - Karger

CONTENTS
• Preface
Bogdan Allemann, I.; Goldberg, D.J.
Introduction
• History of Lasers in Dermatology
Geiges, M.L.
Physical and Electronic Properties of
Lasers
• Laser Principles
Bogdan Allemann, I.; Kaufman, J.
• Laser-Induced Tissue Reactions and
Dermatology
Weber, R.J.; Taylor, B.R.; Engelman, D.E.
• Laser Safety
Dudelzak, J.; Goldberg, D.J.
Laser Applications in Dermatology
• Ablative Skin Resurfacing
Chwalek, J.; Goldberg, D.J.
• Non-Ablative Lasers
Ciocon, D.H.; Doshi, D.; Goldberg, D.J.
• Fractional Photothermolysis
Bogdan Allemann, I.; Kaufman, J.
Indications for Laser Applications
• Vascular Lesions
Ting, P.T.; Rao, J.
• Benign Pigmented Lesions
Bogdan Allemann, I.; Goldberg, D.J.
• Tattoo Removal
Adatto, M.A.; Halachmi, S.; Lapidoth, M.
• Hair Removal
Haedersdal, M.; Haak, C.S.
• Photoaging
Grunebaum, L.D.; Heffelfinger, R.N.
• Scars
Elsaie, M.L.; Choudhary, S.; McLeod, M.;
Nouri, K.
• Acne Vulgaris
Läuchli, S.
• Skin Tightening
Woolery-Lloyd, H.; Kammer, J.N.
• Special Considerations for Darker-Skinned
Patients
Chan, H.H.L.
• At-Home Laser and Light-Based Devices
Brown, A.S.
Non-Laser Technologies/Light-Based
Systems
• Intense Pulsed Light
Schoenewolf, N.L.; Barysch, M.J.; Dummer, R.
• Light-Emitting Diode
Gold, M.H.
• Photodynamic Therapy
Gold, M.H.
A comprehensive and practical overview
Basics in
Dermatological Laser
Applications
Editors
Inja Bogdan Allemann
David J. Goldberg
In the last two decades, there has been a virtual explosion in the use of lasers in medicine,
especially in the field of cosmetic dermatology. In fact, many of the clinical conditions
presented today are solely treated by lasers.
When discussing the term ‘lasers’, many different types of lasers and other similar energybased
devices have to be considered. Physicians who look upon this vast field often find
themselves facing an extremely complex physics-based area of medicine with a veritable
jungle of different devices on offer.
This book provides a structured and comprehensive overview of the physical knowledge
required to understand laser medicine and surgery. Moreover, the various clinical indications
and treatments are clearly laid out and discussed. The authors, all experts in their
field, have provided concise and topical chapters, which have purposely been kept generic
when talking about the various lasers in order to increase the longevity of this volume.
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Basics in Dermatological Laser Applications
Editors: Bogdan Allemann, I. (Zurich);
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Basics in
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Fields of Interest: Dermatology; Surgery, Laser,
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