Lasers for scars: a review.
Many articles have been published on improving the appearance of scars; however, there are no definitive management protocols. Our objective was to review the literature on laser therapy for various types of scars. There are multiple laser modalities that have been studied with certain features that may be indicated for specific scar types. Suggestions are given for further studies.
Nouri
Keyvan
K
University of Miami School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, Miami, FL 33136, USA. knouri@med.miami.edu
Vidulich
Kelley
K
Rivas
Maria Patricia
MP
D001284:Atrophy; D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D003094:Collagen / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects
D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D003094:Collagen