The pulsed tuneable dye laser as an aid in the management of postburn scarring.
Permanent erythematous scarring following burns is a common problem which may be disfiguring and distressing for the patient. In this case the pulsed tuneable dye laser (585 nm) was used to treat the areas of scarring and also used prophylactically on an active scar.
Gaston
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Department of Plastic Surgery, St John's Hospital, Livingston, West Lothian, UK.
Humzah
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MD
Quaba
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D000328:Adult; D002056:Burns / Q000150:complications*; D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000601:surgery; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery*; D004890:Erythema / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D017075:Laser Coagulation / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects