Clinical Application of Lasers in Asians

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Clinical Application of Lasers in Asians
Issue online:
24 Jul 2002
To cite this article: Henry H Chan FRCP, Murad Alam MD, Taro Kono MD, Jeffery S Dover MD, FRCPC (2002)
Clinical Application of Lasers in Asians
Dermatologic Surgery 28 (7), 556Ň563.
doi:10.1046/j.1524-4725.2002.01307.x
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Henry H. Chan, FRCP,**Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, Murad Alam, MD,‹‹DermSurgery Associates, Houston, Texas, Taro Kono, MD,··Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan, and Jeffery S. Dover, MD, FRCPC?

Address correspondence and reprint requests to: Henry H Chan, FRCP, Room 802, Administration block, Department of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, SAR, or e-mail: hhlchan@hkucc.hku.hk.

Abstract
background.Laser surgery for Asians differs from that for Caucasians in several important respects. In Asians, some conditions such as nevus of Ota are frequently seen and certain adverse reactions, especially postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, tend to be more common.

objective.This article reviews the use of different types of lasers and intense pulsed light (IPL) sources for the treatment of Asian patients.

methods.Various cutaneous conditions amenable to laser treatment, including lentigines, nevus of Ota, acquired bilateral nevus of Ota-like macules, port-wine stains, and acne scarring, are discussed. Strategies for the management of postinflammatory hyperpigmentation are offered.

results.Appropriate selection and careful planning of the treatment can lead to excellent clinical outcome.

conclusion.Lasers and intense pulsed light sources are important tools for the treatment of a wide range of cutaneous conditions in Asians.

H. H. CHAN, FRCP, M. ALAM, MD, T. KONO, MD, AND J. S. DOVER, MD, FRCPC HAVE INDICATED NO SIGNIFICANT INTEREST WITH COMMERCIAL SUPPORTERS.

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