Lasers in Dermatology and Medicine : Dermatologic Applications / edited by Keyvan Nouri.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Nouri, Keyvan, editor.

SpringerLink (Online service)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dermatology.

Internal medicine.

Internal Medicine.

Local Subjects:

Dermatology.

Internal Medicine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XXI, 556 pages) : 201 illustrations, 191 illustrations in color

Edition:

Second edition 2018.

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2018.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

Along with its sister dermatologic volume, this comprehensive textbook of laser technology covers the use of lasers to treat vascular anomalies and lesions, control of pigmented lesions and tattoos, hair removal, acne, facial rejuvenation, Psoriasis, hypopigmented lesions and Vitiligo. Chapters are formatted in an easy to follow format with clear concise sections with bulleted summaries to highlight key points. Lasers in Dermatology and Medicine: Dermatologic Applications provides detailed explanations of when lasers can be of use how to use them across a range of medical disciplines. Clinically relevant examples are provided along with relevant images and summary boxes to highlight key points. It therefore provides a critical resource on the applications and use of lasers across medicine for both the trainee and trained clinician. .

Contents:

Laser-tissue interactions

Laser Safety: Regulations, Standards and Practice Guidelines

Lasers For Treatment Of Vascular Lesions

Laser For Scars

Laser Treatment of Leg Veins

Lasers and Lights for Treating Pigmented Lesions

Laser Treatment of Tattoos

Laser for Hair Removal

Lasers for Resurfacing

Fractional Photothermolysis

Plasma Resurfacing

Sub-Surfacing Lasers

Safe and Painless Rejuvenation for all Skin Types; A Multi-strata Approach Using Light-based Devices

Laser and Light Therapies for Acne

Lasers for Psoriasis and Hypopigmentation

Lasers for Adipose Tissue and Cellulite

Intense Pulse Light (IPL)

Photodynamic therapy

Light-Emitting Diode Phototherapy in Dermatological Practice

Laser and Light for Wound Healing Stimulation

Lasers in Hair Growth and Hair Transplantation

Reflectance-Mode Confocal Microscopy in Dermatological Oncology

Laser Clinical and Practice Pearls

The Selection and Education of Laser Patients

Anesthesia for Laser Surgery

Laser Application For Ethnic Skin

Laser Applications in Children

Dressings / Wound Care for Laser Treatment

Prevention and Treatment of Laser Complications

Ethical Issues

Medicolegal Issues (Documentation/Informed Consent)

Psychological Aspects to Consider Laser Treatments

Photography of Dermatological Laser Treatment

Online Resources for Dermatologic Laser Therapies

Starting a Laser Practice

Research and Future Directions.

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

9783319761183

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.