title: Laser treatment of pigmented lesions for Asians.
abstract: The term Asian refers to East Asians of the Pacific Rim who share not only a common heritage and skin type but also the same set of clinical skin problems. Pigmentation of the skin is often considered the number one esthetic skin concern in Asians. Asians idealize unblemished complexion of facial skin and are less tolerant to facial dyschromia than White. The problems of ephelides (freckles), nevi of Ota, and melasma are common and difficult to treat. This article reviews laser treatment of pigmented lesions in Asians.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Credit Valley Hospital-Peel Regional Cancer Centre Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. jkhw@rogers.com
authors.forename: Joseph K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Wong
mesh_terms: D044466:Asian People; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000208:ethnology / Q000601:surgery*; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D008548:Melanosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000208:ethnology / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents