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Erbium:YAG laser skin resurfacing: a Pakistani experience
Afzal Lodhi1, Misbah Huzaira, Khalil A Khatri
1Skintronics, Karachi, Pakistan.
Background And Objectives:
To evaluate the use of the erbium:YAG laser for resurfacing in type IV skin patients in Pakistan.
Study Design/Materials And Methods:
Ten patients with skin type IV underwent laser skin resurfacing with an erbium:YAG laser to treat wrinkles, acne/chickenpox scars and hyperpigmentation. An evaluation was done by the treating physician and a photographic evaluation and grading was done by a blinded observer.
Results:
The treating physician's records show no erythema, pigmentary alteration, infection or scarring at the 3-month follow-up. The blinded observer's evaluation of the 3-month photographs showed moderate to excellent improvement in 80% of patients in their respective underlying condition.
Conclusion:
The erbium:YAG laser is safe and effective in treating wrinkles, acne/chickenpox scars and hyperpigmentation in skin type IV patients.