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Laser Treatment in Ethnic Skin

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The proper use and administration of laser procedures in darker skinned patients differ from that in those with lighter skin types in several ways. Largely, the higher epidermal melanin content introduces a constant competing chromophore and increases the risk for complications. Consequently, it is a challenge for physicians when treating darker skin types to temper effective treatment with minimal risk to the patient. However, with proper physician training, appropriate laser and laser parameter selections, and suitable patient selection, excellent results can be obtained. Laser procedures can be safely used for a wide variety of conditions including vascular lesions, hair removal, pigmentary disorders, photoaging, and scars.

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  1. Department of Dermatology, Boston University Medical Center, 609 Albany Street, J-205, Boston, MA, 02118, USA

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  2. Department of Dermatology, Center for Ethnic Skin, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA

    Neelam A. Vashi

  3. Boston University School of Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA

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Cheng, J., Vashi, N.A. (2017). Laser Treatment in Ethnic Skin. In: Vashi, N., Maibach, H. (eds) Dermatoanthropology of Ethnic Skin and Hair. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-53961-4_25

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