title: Cutaneous diseases in the black races.
abstract: Laser therapy is routinely used today to treat a myriad of general and cosmetic dermatologic conditions. Most laser procedures are performed on lighter skin types with an abundance of published literature. There is a dearth of information about lasers on darker ethnic skin types. The demand for laser procedures on ethnic skin is growing dramatically. The dermatologic surgeon needs a conservative approach combined with ingenuity, sound judgment, and a clear understanding of laser optics in treating ethnic skin.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Howard University College of Medicine, 2041 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20060, USA.
authors.forename: Rebat M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Halder
authors.forename: Camille I
authors.initials: CI
authors.lastname: Roberts
authors.forename: Pavan K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Nootheti
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D044383:Black People / Q000235:genetics*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D017678:Sex Distribution; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000208:ethnology*; D012879:Skin Physiological Phenomena; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D001741:Black or African American