Effective and safe use of lasers, light sources, and radiofrequency devices in the clinical management of Asian patients with selected dermatoses.

BACKGROUND AND

OBJECTIVES

The use of lasers, light sources, and radiofrequency devices in Asian patients differs from their use in Caucasians in several respects.

STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND

METHODS

The disease spectrum is very different with pigmentary disorders being more commonly encountered in Asian populations. Asian skin, with its higher epidermal melanin content, is more likely to develop adverse reactions, especially post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), following treatment.

RESULTS AND

CONCLUSIONS

The purpose of this article is to discuss the effective and safe use of lasers, light sources, and radiofrequency devices in the clinical management of Asian patients with selected dermatoses.