Our approach to pediatric dermatologic laser surgery.

BACKGROUND AND

OBJECTIVES

Many pediatric dermatological conditions may be successfully treated with laser surgery.

STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND

METHODS

The clinical approach to various pediatric dermatological conditions utilizing laser treatment options is discussed.

RESULTS

Clinical uses of various modalities such as pulsed dye laser, KTP laser, Nd-YAG laser, Q-switched ruby laser, erbium-YAG laser, diode laser, non-coherent blue light sources, and fractional resurfacing are presented with successful parameters, developed over 22 years, utilized on a daily basis in a laser surgery clinic.

CONCLUSION

Laser surgery can make a significant improvement in many pediatric skin lesions, thanks to the unique properties of pediatric skin and a vast array of laser technologies.