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Principles and clinical applications of transcutaneous laser-assisted drug delivery: A narrative review
Baoyi Liu1, Rajiv Sood2, Fuyang Wang1
1Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, Liaoning, China.
Introduction:
Transcutaneous laser-assisted drug delivery (LADD) is recognized as a developing therapy for skin disorders.
Method:
Current literature was reviewed to summarize current applications for LADD.
Discussion:
12 clinical applications for this therapy are currently reported.
Conclusion:
LADD has potential for wide application in skin disorder treatment.
Lay Summary:
Laser assisted drug delivery improves drug bioavailability for treatment of skin disorders. This technique is being assessed clinically in disorders ranging from skin cancers to alopecia.
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