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Author:   Sean W. Lanigan
Publisher:   Springer London Ltd
Imprint:   Springer London Ltd
Edition:   2000 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.636kg
ISBN:  

9781852332778

ISBN 10:   1852332778
Pages:   112
Publication Date:   11 August 2000
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 The Basic Science of Laser-Tissue Interactions in Dermatology.- Laser Radiation.- Laser Construction.- Laser Light Delivery.- Terminology.- Laser-Tissue Interactions.- Selective Photothermolysis.- Further Reading.- 2 The Safe Use of Lasers in Dermatology.- Classification of Lasers.- Warning Signs for Laser Equipment.- Environmental Considerations for the Safe Use of Lasers in Dermatology.- Laser Training.- References and Further Reading.- 3 Laser Treatment of Cutaneous Vascular Lesions.- Treatment of Port Wine Stains.- Laser Treatment of Capillary (Strawberry) Haemangiomas.- Laser Treatment of Leg Veins and Telangiectasias.- Treatment of Other Cutaneous Vascular Lesions.- Laser Treatment of Scars and Striae.- Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment of Psoriasis.- Laser Treatment of Viral Warts.- References and Further Reading.- 4 Laser Treatment of Pigmented Lesions.- Categories of Pigmented Lesions.- Pulsed Dye Laser (510 nm) Treatment of Pigmented Lesions.- Q-Switched Ruby Laser Treatment of Pigmented Lesions.- Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser Treatment of Pigmented Lesions.- Q-Switched Alexandrite Laser Treatment of Pigmented Lesions.- Copper Vapour Laser Treatment of Pigmented Lesions.- Other Lasers for the Treatment of Pigmented Lesions.- Treatment of Melanocytic Naevi with Lasers.- References and Further Reading.- 5 Laser Treatment of Tattoos.- Q-Switched Ruby Laser Treatment of Tattoos.- Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser Treatment of Tattoos.- Q-Switched Alexandrite Laser Treatment of Tattoos.- Pulsed Dye (510 nm) Laser Treatment of Tattoos.- Comparative Studies of Lasers Used to Remove Decorative Tattoos.- Laser Treatment of Other Tattoos.- References and Further Reading.- 6 The Carbon Dioxide and Erbium:YAG Lasers in Dermatology.- CO2Laser Treatment in Dermatology.- Resurfacing Skin with the CO2 Laser.- Erbium:YAG Laser Treatment in Dermatology.- 7 Hair Removal by Lasers.- Laser Removal of Hair by Selective Photothermolysis.- Ruby Laser Treatment of Hair.- Alexandrite Laser Treatment of Hair.- Diode Laser Treatment of Hair.- Other Laser Treatments for Hair Removal.- Intense Pulsed Light Laser Treatment of Hair.- Treatment Techniques for Selective Photothermolysis of Hair.- Conclusions.- Laser-Assisted Hair Transplantation.- References and Further Reading.- 8 Photodynamic Therapy in Dermatology.- Systemic Photodynamic Therapy.- Topical Photodynamic Therapy.- Light Sources.- Treatment of Cutaneous Malignancies with Topical Photodynamic Therapy.- Photodynamic Therapy for Benign Skin Disease.- References and Further Reading.- 9 New Lasers, Emerging Technology, Experimental and Developing Applications.- Diode Lasers.- Excimer Lasers.- Intense Pulsed Light Source.- Non-Ablative Cutaneous Laser Resurfacing.- Conclusions.- References and Further Reading.- Appendix: Index of Laser Manufacturers.

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