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Digital ultraviolet reflectance photography can be used to quantify improvements in photodamage.
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Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology . Jun2005, Vol. 4 Issue 2, p73-77. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- Increasing attention has focused on the treatment and reversal of ultraviolet- induced photodamage. This study was designed to determine whether ultraviolet reflectance photography could quantify the clinical effects of erbium:YAG laser resurfacing on photoaged skin. Twenty patients (ages 46–67) with moderate to severe photodamage underwent dual-mode variable pulsed erbium:YAG laser facial resurfacing. Pretreatment and post-treatment evaluations at 3 and 6 months were performed clinically and photographically with white and ultraviolet reflectance photography. Image conversion of the ultraviolet reflectance imaging data demonstrated an average of 36% and 42% reduction in photodamage at 3 and 6 months, respectively. This correlated well with the wrinkle reduction and correction of dyspigmentation observed in all patients following laser resurfacing. Histologic examination confirmed a thicker, more orderly epidermis and dermal collagen remodeling after treatment. Reduction in photodamage using the dual-mode variable pulsed erbium:YAG laser can be quantitatively measured with ultraviolet reflectance photography using digital imaging. This model should prove useful in developing treatment regimens for photodamage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14732130
- Volume :
- 4
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 17802050
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1473-2165.2005.40204.x