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Laser surgery of the nail unit
1Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University Medical Center, New York 10016.
The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology
|August 1, 1992
Summary
Lasers effectively treat various nail conditions, including vascular and pigmented lesions, and neoplasms. Advanced laser systems offer precise destruction for improved dermatologic disorder management.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Laser Medicine
Background:
- The last decade shows increased laser use for dermatologic conditions.
- Various laser systems are effective for nail unit disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review laser applications in treating nail unit conditions.
- To highlight the advantages of laser surgery for the nail unit.
Main Methods:
- Review of laser systems used for nail unit disorders.
- Categorization of lasers by treated condition (vascular, pigmented, neoplasms, inflammatory).
Main Results:
- Pulsed dye, tunable dye, copper vapor, argon, and CO2 lasers treat vascular lesions.
- Q-switched ruby, copper vapor, argon, and pulsed dye lasers treat pigmented lesions.
- CO2 lasers are used for neoplasms and inflammatory processes.
Conclusions:
- Lasers offer selective destruction of vascular and pigmented tissue.
- Precise tissue destruction is a key advantage of laser surgery in the nail unit.
- Investigational lasers show future potential for nail diseases.