ABSTRACT
Individuals with skin of color are a rapidly growing portion of the cosmetic procedures market. There are unique challenges to treating skin conditions in skin of color patients. This article and roundtable discussion focus on the use of energy-based modalities, particularly a 650-microsecond 1064nm laser that delivers energy in a collimated beam. Alone or in combination with other therapies, the 650-microsecond 1064nm laser has been used successfully to treat melasma, acne, postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, pseudofolliculitis barbae, hair removal, acne keloidalis nuchae, and aging skin in skin of color. J Drugs Dermatol. 2019;18(4 Suppl 1):s135-137.
Subject(s)
Hair Removal/instrumentation , Lasers, Solid-State/therapeutic use , Low-Level Light Therapy/instrumentation , Skin Aging/radiation effects , Skin Diseases/therapy , Adult , Female , Hair Removal/methods , Humans , Lasers, Solid-State/adverse effects , Low-Level Light Therapy/methods , Male , Skin Pigmentation/radiation effects , Treatment Outcome , Young AdultABSTRACT
The following roundtable is edited from discussion between the authors concerning treatment with the 650-microsecond 1064nm Nd:YAG laser. These dermatologist experts share their expertise, experience, and treatment pearls regarding the device for medical and aesthetic use, and in treatment of skin of color (SOC).
