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Preface
Acknowledgements
The Basic Science of Laser-Tissue
Interactions in Dermatology
- Introduction
- Laser Radiation
- Laser Construction
- Laser Light Delivery
- Terminology
- Spatial Average Energy Fluence
- Number of Passes
- Laser-Tissue Interactions
- Photothermal Interactions
- Selective Photothermolysis
- Further Reading
The Safe Use of Lasers in Dermatology
- Introduction
- Classification of Lasers
- Warning Signs for Laser Equipment
- Environmental Considerations for the Safe
- Use of Lasers in Dermatology
- Local Rules
- Laser Controlled Area
- Fire, Ignition and Electrical Hazards
- Ocular Hazards
- Hazards of the Laser Plume
- Laser Training
- Core of Knowledge
- Laser Safety Education Program
- Clinical Training
- References and Further Reading
- Laser Treatment of Cutaneous Vascular Lesions
- Treatment of Port Wine Stains
- Principles of Selective Photothermolysis and the Treatment of
- Port Wine Stains Port Wine Stain Treatment with the Flashlamp
Pulsed Dye Laser
- Side Effects from Pulsed Dye Laser Therapy
- Psychological Aspects of Port Wine Stain Treatment
- Argon Laser Treatment of Port Wine Stains
- Continuous Wave Dye Laser Treatment of Port Wine Stains
- Robotic Scanning Handpieces
- Copper Vapour Laser Treatment of Port Wine Stains
- Nd:YAG Laser Treatment of Port Wine Stains
- Krypton Laser
- CO2 Laser Treatment of Port Wine Stains
- Laser Treatment of Capillary (Strawberry) Haemangiomas
- Laser Treatment of Leg Veins and Telangiectasias
- Treatment of Other Cutaneous Vascular
- Lesions
- Laser Treatment of Scars and Striae
- Laser Treatment of Striae Distensae
- Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment of Psoriasis
- Laser Treatment of Viral Warts
- References and Further Reading
Laser Treatment of Pigmented Lesions
- Introduction
- Categories of Pigmented Lesions
- Pulsed Dye Laser (510 nm) Treatment of Pigmented Lesions
- Q-Switched Ruby Laser Treatment of Pigmented Lesions
- Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser Treatment of Pigmented Lesions
- Q-Switched Alexandrite Laser Treatment of Pigmented Lesions
- Copper Vapour Laser Treatment of Pigmented Lesions
- Other Lasers for the Treatment of Pigmented Lesions
- Treatment of Melanocytic Naevi with Lasers
- References and Further Reading
Laser Treatment of Tattoos
- Introduction
- 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
The Carbon Dioxide and Erbium:YAG Lasers in
Dermatology
CO2 Laser Treatment in Dermatology
- Introduction
- 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
- Introduction
- Clinical Studies with the Er:YAG Laser
- Comparisons and Combinations of the Er:YAG and CO2 Lasers
- Conclusions
- References and Further Reading
Hair Removal by Lasers
- Introduction
- 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
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
New Lasers, Emerging Technology, Experimental
and Developing Applications
Diode Lasers
- Introduction
- 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
Index
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