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KMID : 1037020160050010017
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Medical Lasers; Engineering, Basic Research, and Clinical Application
2016 Volume.5 No. 1 p.17 ~ p.21
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Scar Treatment Using 585-nm Pulsed Dye Laser
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Kim Yong-Hyun
Kim Baek-Kyu
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Abstract
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There has always been a great interest in scar treatment amongst doctors, and as a result, various treatment methods have been developed. However, the clinical effectiveness of these methods remains controversial. Currently, there are many studies being conducted to develop a scar treatment through selective photothermolysis using laser therapy, based on vascular proliferation playing a key role in the creation of scars. Previously, argon, neodymium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet, and Carbon dioxide lasers were used to treat scars; currently, 585-nm pulsed dye laser (PDL) treatment is being widely considered. Patients prefer laser treatments over other treatment methods since laser treatments are simple and almost pain-free. However, the outcomes of laser treatments vary depending on the laser settings, scar characteristics, skin conditions, and time of treatment. Therefore, in order to enhance the application of PDL in scar treatment, the above factors along with the side effects of treatment should be investigated thoroughly.
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KEYWORD
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Pulsed dye laser, Hypertrophic scar, Keloid
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