title: Use of fractional laser in mixed-race patients.
abstract: The use of fractional lasers in mixed race patients has always been a challenge. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or worsening of existing melasma is a risk and its presence can be unpredictable. The authors present their experience in patients with Fitzpatrick skin types IV to VI using fractional lasers. Pre- and post-laser regimens to avoid complications are presented and results are evaluated.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Otorrinolaringologia, Hospital San Jose de Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. drrafael1@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Rafael Espinosa
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Delgado
authors.forename: Miriam de la
authors.initials: Mde L
authors.lastname: Torre
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000601:surgery; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D054020:Lasers, Gas / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008548:Melanosis / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery*; D010782:Photolysis; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide