title: An uncommon cause of laser burns: the problem may be the use of gel.
abstract: Laser hair removal is the most common procedure which is usually performed on patient's demands. Even though they are usually safe and well tolerated, with the widespread use both expected and unexpected side effects can be seen. Recognizing the source of side effects is an important issue for the laser operator. In recent years, a new laser technology has been introduced to aid in pain and other side effects in laser applications. Diode laser systems are produced for this technology. The major disadvantage with this laser is the gel application during procedure. We herein report a women while on her second session for laser hair-removal procedure with a 808-nm diode laser, complicated with an epidermal burn reaction due to accumulated debris on the guide.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Afyon Kocatepe University School of Medicine , Afyonkarahisar , Turkey.
authors.forename: Seval Dogruk
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Kacar
authors.forename: Pinar
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ozuguz
authors.forename: Merve
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Demir
authors.forename: Semsettin
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Karaca
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002056:Burns / Q000209:etiology*; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D005260:Female; D005782:Gels / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006204:Hair Removal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D054023:Lasers, Semiconductor / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D028022:Low-Level Light Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D005782:Gels