Updates on Lasers in Dermatology

Ashaki D Patel; Rishi Chopra; Mathew Avram; Fernanda H Sakamoto; Suzanne Kilmer; Richard Rox Anderson; Omar A Ibrahimi

doi:10.1016/j.det.2023.07.004

Updates on Lasers in Dermatology

Dermatol Clin. 2024 Jan;42(1):33-44. doi: 10.1016/j.det.2023.07.004. Epub 2023 Oct 17.

Authors

Ashaki D Patel¹, Rishi Chopra², Mathew Avram², Fernanda H Sakamoto², Suzanne Kilmer³, Richard Rox Anderson², Omar A Ibrahimi⁴

Affiliations

¹ Department of Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital Laser and Cosmetic Center, 50 Staniford Street, Suite 250, Boston, MA 02114, USA; Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, 15 Parkman Street, Wang Ambulatory Care Center - Suite 435, Boston, MA 02114, USA. Electronic address: Apatel105@mgh.harvard.edu.
² Department of Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital Laser and Cosmetic Center, 50 Staniford Street, Suite 250, Boston, MA 02114, USA; Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, 15 Parkman Street, Wang Ambulatory Care Center - Suite 435, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
³ Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, 15 Parkman Street, Wang Ambulatory Care Center - Suite 435, Boston, MA 02114, USA; Laser & Skin Surgery Center of Northern California, 3837 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA.
⁴ Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, 15 Parkman Street, Wang Ambulatory Care Center - Suite 435, Boston, MA 02114, USA; Connecticut Skin Institute, Stamford, CT, USA.

PMID: 37977682
DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2023.07.004

Abstract

The introduction of selective photothermolysis by Drs. John Parrish and Rox Anderson in 1983 revolutionized how lasers are used in dermatology. The theory allowed for lasers to be used in a variety of applications both safe and effectively, and the number of applications has only expanded with time. From the first application on vascular birthmarks to more recent applications for acne, this review covers the evolution of lasers from the beginning to where we are headed.

Keywords: Acne; Dermatology; Hair removal; Lasers; Selective photothermolysis; Tattoo; Updates; Vascular.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Acne Vulgaris* / radiotherapy
Dermatology*
Humans
Laser Therapy*
Lasers
Pigmentation Disorders*