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Chapter-127 Complications of Lasers

BOOK TITLE: ACS(I) Textbook of Cutaneous & Aesthetic Surgery (2 Volumes)

Author
1. Goel Apratim
2. Manasawala Masuma Molvi
ISBN
9789352700332
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/14122_131
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
13
Author Affiliations
1. Goel’s Cutis Skin Studio, Sadgurusadan, First Floor, Opp Babulnath Temple, 15, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Goel’s Cutis Skin Studio, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Cutis Skin Studio; Goel’s Cutis Skin Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, CUTIS Skin Solution, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
2. Cutis Skin Studio, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Chapter keywords
Laser, light source, immediate complication, delayed complication, rare complication, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, scarring, leukotrichia

Abstract

This chapter focuses on complications of lasers. Laser and light sources have a particular therapeutic window, narrow or wide, for a particular lesion or condition. Laser-treated skin requires special care, regardless of the laser used or the lesion treated. As different lasers produce different skin responses, customized post-treatment regimens should be advocated to eliminate adverse after effects. Immediate complications of lasers are postoperative erythema and edema, blistering and crusting, irritant or allergic contact dermatitis, milia, acne form eruptions, purpura, pain and discomfort, delayed wound healing, and burns. Delayed complications are hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, scarring, and demarcation line. Rare complications are leukotrichia, urticaria, keloids, viral, bacterial, and fungal infections of skin, koebnerization, tingling sensation or dysesthesias or paresthesias, and superficial phlebitis.

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