Complications of laser and light-based devices therapy in patients with skin of color

Lasers and light-based devices are indispensable to an aesthetic dermatology practice. The growing popularity of lasers has been matched by a sharp increase in the incidence of complications. The Indian skin with its high melanin content is more prone to injury and careful setting of laser parameter...

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Published in:Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology venereology, and leprology, 2019-01, Vol.85 (1), p.24-31
Main Authors: Chandrashekar, B, Shenoy, Chaithra, Madura, C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acids
Complications and side effects
Hair
Laser therapy
Lasers
Light
Light therapy
Pain
Patients
Phototherapy
Postoperative complications
Risk factors
Skin
Sunscreen
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Summary:Lasers and light-based devices are indispensable to an aesthetic dermatology practice. The growing popularity of lasers has been matched by a sharp increase in the incidence of complications. The Indian skin with its high melanin content is more prone to injury and careful setting of laser parameters, early detection of complications and immediate therapy are vital to avoiding permanent sequelae. We review the various complications that occur during laser procedures and their management.
ISSN:0378-6323
0973-3922
1998-3611
DOI:10.4103/ijdvl.IJDVL_88_17