BACKGROUND CO2 laser surgery is a treatment modality for cutaneous neurofibromas. OBJECTIVE Hypertrophic and atrophic scars can result from treatment with CO2 laser surgery. We present a case of cutaneous neurofibromatosis that developed hypertrophic scars postoperatively. METHODS Continuous wave CO2 laser surgery therapy was applied to the patient. RESULTS Hypertrophic scars developed 2 ...

This article is devoted to the treatment of urodynamic disorders in women with genitourinary syndrome by using a fractional CO2-laser. Nowdays, development an urgent problem among different ages. Genitourinary are complex symptoms associated atrophic and dystrophic processes estrogenic tissues (the urethra, lower third uterus, pelvic floor ligaments muscles). The objective: determine pathogenet...

Background : Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing in the treatment of acne scars, attempts to reduce adverse effect by creating microscopic injury zones dermis with skipped interval areas. Aim study The purpose this is compare safety and efficacy high pulse energy (70 mJ) low (45 fractional facial scars. Patients Methods Twenty patients moderate severe atrophic scars were treated three sessions at ...

BACKGROUND Topical vitamin C derivatives have been used to treat melasma and used as a skin whitener. The aim of this study was to compare skin histology and permeation of l-ascorbic acid 2-phosphate sesquimagnesium salt (MAP-1) and magnesium l-ascorbic acid-2-phosphate (MAP-2) after fractional CO₂ laser pretreatment. METHODS The effect of fractional laser treatment on porcine skin was examin...

BACKGROUND A verrucous epidermal nevus (VEN) is a skin disorder that has been treated using different treatment modalities with varying results. Ablative lasers such as carbon dioxide laser (CO2) and erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er:YAG) laser have been considered as the gold standard for the treatment of epidermal nevi. OBJECTIVE To evaluate and compare the efficacy, postoperative wound he...

BACKGROUND Fractional photothermolysis has become an important laser modality in management of a number of skin conditions and photoaging. The authors describe the scientific basis of fractional photothermolysis, report on most of the available devices, discuss their clinical uses and techniques, and attempt to decipher their relative efficacy. METHODS The authors reviewed as best as possible...