Bookedited by Keyvan Nouri.
Summary: Dramatic improvements in laser technology have yielded new indications and applications in cutaneous disorders. Existing texts covering lasers in dermatology are often bulky and therefore it has been hard for the dermatologist to find a complete and concise reference that highlights only the specific use of lasers in cutaneous medicine. This handbook has been written to provide a basic structural framework for clinicians and trainees, and clearly outlines laser techniques for each specific dermatologic disorder. Handbook of Lasers in Dermatology comprehensively covers each application of lasers for the skin in a manner that can be easily read by beginners and experts alike. It provides readers with a handy and reliable reference guide that improves patient care and treatment outcomes. It is therefore of interest to all dermatologists who use lasers in their clinical practice.
Contents:
Basic Principles of Lasers: Interactions Between Lasers and Tissue
Laser Safety: Standards and Guidelines
Post-operative Care and Complications
Types of Lasers
Vascular Lasers
Pigmented Lesions
Tattoos
Resurfacing
Fractional Devices
Hair Removal
Photodynamic Therapy
Lasers for Skin Cancers
Lasers and Lights for Acne
Lasers for Scars
Lasers and Lights for Onychomycosis
Laser Treatment of Varicose Veins
Fractional Photothermolysis
Sub-Surfacing Lasers
Rejuvenation using Light-based Devices
Lasers for Psoriasis
Lasers for Hypopigmented Lesions
Intense Pulse Light Therapy
Photodynamic Therapy
Light-Emitting Diode Phototherapy
Lasers and Lights for Wound Healing
Lasers for Hair Growth and Hair Transplants
Devices for Weight Loss and Fatty Tissue
Reflectance-Mode Confocal Microscopy in Dermatologic Oncology
Pearls in Clinical Lasers
Anesthesia for Lasers
Lasers for Dark Skin Types
Lasers for Children
Post-operative Wound Care
Laser Complications: Treatment and Prevention
Medicolegal Issues
Psychological Considerations Prior to Laser
Photography Specific to Lasers
Online Sources for Information
Research and Future Directions.