Erbium:YAG laser resurfacing in Asians.
BACKGROUND
Although laser resurfacing has become increasingly popular in the treatment of Caucasian skin, concerns about healing and postinflammatory pigmentary changes have limited its use in Asian skin.


OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy and safety of the Erbium(ER):YAG laser used in the treatment of Asian skin.


METHODS
Fifty Asian individuals with Rhytids, scars, pigmentary alteration, and a variety of cutaneous growth were treated with the Erbium:YAG laser. Patients were evaluated for clinical efficacy, wound healing, post-operative erythema, and post-inflammatory pigmentary changes.


RESULTS
Significant improvement was noted in all individuals. Shorter periods for re-epithelization and erythema duration were noted when compared to previously reported results following carbon dioxide laser resurfacing.


CONCLUSIONS
The Erbium:YAG laser is safe and effective in the treatment of Asian skin.
Polnikorn
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Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
Goldberg
D J
DJ
Suwanchinda
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A
Ng
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SW
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D044466:Asian People; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000208:ethnology / Q000601:surgery*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013785:Thailand; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D044465:White People