title: Laser therapy in black skin.
abstract: This article provides a systematic overview of laser, light, and other energy devices for patients of African descent. It also reviews complications in skin of color and some treatment options for these adverse events.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1600 NW 10th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136, USA. woolerylloyd@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Heather
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Woolery-Lloyd
authors.forename: Martha H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Viera
authors.forename: Whitney
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Valins
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000150:complications / Q000208:ethnology; D044383:Black People; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000208:ethnology / Q000601:surgery; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006204:Hair Removal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000208:ethnology / Q000601:surgery; D007259:Infrared Rays / Q000627:therapeutic use; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D012060:Rejuvenation; D012867:Skin / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000528:radiation effects; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000208:ethnology / Q000528:radiation effects; D012880:Skin Pigmentation / Q000528:radiation effects; D014463:Ultrasonography