TY  - BOOK
AU  - Tay,Yong-Kwang
AU  - Chan,Yuin-Chew
ED  - Askews & Holts
TI  - Textbook of laser and light dermatology in the Asian skin
SN  - 9789814338875 (e-book)
AV  - RL120.P48 T49 2011
PY  - 2011///
CY  - Singapore, London
PB  - World Scientific
KW  - Skin
KW  - Diseases
KW  - Phototherapy
KW  - Lasers in surgery
KW  - Asians
KW  - Surgery
KW  - Health and Wellbeing
KW  - ukslc
KW  - Dermatology
KW  - thema
KW  - "Primary care medicine, primary health care"
KW  - Plastic & reconstructive surgery
KW  - Electronic books
KW  - lcsh
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Also available in printed form ISBN 9789814338868; Electronic reproduction; Askews and Holts; Mode of access: World Wide Web
N2  - This volume offers a comprehensive guide to the treatment of Asian skin. The chapters cover laser and light-tissue interactions, laser safety, laser treatment of tattoos, intense pulsed light devices in the Asian skin, and much more; Laser has been used in dermatology for over four decades. The concept of selective photothermolysis has transformed our understanding of laser tissue interactions, and there has been an explosive interest in laser treatment for both skin diseases and aesthetic indications over the past decade or more.Asian skin differs from Caucasian skin because of the higher amount of epidermal melanosomes and the higher level of melanin production. Laser- and light-based procedures in darker skin types have a significantly higher risk of complications, including scarring and pigmentary changes as compared with lighter skin types. This book has been highly anticipated as there are not many titles addressing these issues in Asian skin. It includes effective treatment paradigms as well as advice on complications and how to treat them. The book reflects the tremendous progress in the field of laser dermatology. The contributors to this textbook are clinicians with extensive experience in treating Asian skin. The book offers a comprehensive guide to treatment of Asian skin and will be of great value to dermatologists, plastic surgeons, pediatricians and general practitioners, who will benefit from the clinical wisdom that has been distilled from the extensive experience of the editors and contributors
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ER  -