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An update on lasers in children.

Maria Rosa Cordisco1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Dermatology, Hospital de Pediatria Prof. Dr J.P. Garrahan, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina. mariacordisco2000@gmail.com

Current Opinion in Pediatrics
|June 13, 2009
PubMed
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Laser treatments offer new ways to manage pediatric skin conditions like pigmented and vascular lesions. Research explores advanced therapies and lasers for challenging cases, improving treatment outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology and dermatologic surgery advancements.
  • Pediatric dermatology and laser therapeutics.

Background:

  • Emerging laser treatment indications in dermatology.
  • Opportunities for managing pediatric skin conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Review current trends and limitations of laser treatments for pediatric pigmented and vascular lesions.
  • Assess advancements in managing challenging skin conditions with lasers.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent literature on laser treatments for skin conditions.
  • Analysis of therapeutic modalities for port wine stain and pigmented lesions.

Main Results:

  • Pulsed dye laser is standard for port wine stain; resistant cases require new approaches like photodynamic therapy.
  • Erbium-doped fiber laser (1550 nm) shows potential for Becker's nevus.
  • Advancements allow safe laser management of diverse conditions including vascular/pigmented lesions, psoriasis, eczema, keloids, and hypertrichosis.

Conclusions:

  • Dermatology has significantly evolved with technological acquisitions since 1960.
  • Lasers provide safe and effective management for a wide range of skin conditions in pediatric patients.
  • Ongoing research promises improved outcomes for difficult-to-treat lesions.

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