Ablative and non-ablative fractional resurfacing
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Fractional resurfacing may be used in the management of melasma, striae/stretch marks, acne scars, pearly penile papule, syringoma, burn scar, verrucous epidermal naevus and skin tightening. In 20-30% of the patients with melasma, fractional resurfacing may not be effective or may even cause an exacerbation. Treatment effects may also be temporary. When compared with traditional carbon dioxide laser, fractional laser is associated with a lower incidence of infection, rapid healing and less scarring. Prolonged erythema or delayed hypopigmentation are not seen.
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