Energy-based device treatment of melasma: An update and review of the literature

被引:10
作者
Dunbar, Scott [1 ]
Posnick, David [2 ]
Bloom, Bradley [3 ]
Elias, Charles [4 ]
Zito, Patrick [5 ]
Goldberg, David J. [6 ]
机构
[1] Washington Univ, Dermatol, St Louis, MO USA
[2] Palisades Med Ctr, Dermatol, 7912 River Rd APT 407, North Bergen, NJ 07047 USA
[3] Skin Laser & Surg Specialists New York & New Jers, Hackensack, NJ USA
[4] Hackensack UMC Palisades, North Bergen, NJ USA
[5] Walden Univ, Minneapolis, MN USA
[6] Skin Laser & Surg Specialists New York & New Jers, Westwood, NJ USA
关键词
Laser; Melasma; Melanosomes; Q-Switch; INTENSE PULSED-LIGHT; Q-SWITCHED NEODYMIUM; ALUMINUM-GARNET LASER; TRIPLE COMBINATION CREAM; ERBIUM-YAG LASER; NM ND/YAG LASER; LOW-FLUENCE; REFRACTORY MELASMA; ALEXANDRITE LASER; SPLIT-FACE;
D O I
10.1080/14764172.2016.1229485
中图分类号
R75 [皮肤病学与性病学];
学科分类号
100206 ;
摘要
Melasma is an acquired pigmentary disorder commonly Seen in sun-exposedareas. Predominantly affecting women of childbearing age, melasma can be difficult-to treat for many patients. A variety of options currently exist; however, definitive treatment remains elusive. This article provides a review of the current literature and examines in detail the various energy-base:devices used to treat melasma.
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