THE STATE OF AESTHETIC DERMATOLOGY
Convergence of anatomy, technology, and therapeutics: a review of laser-assisted drug delivery
Dec
2014
Vol. 33. No. 4
This is a very exciting time in cutaneous laser surgery with
an ever-expanding therapeutic armamentarium and an
increased sophistication of available technology. These recent
trends have allowed for both a rapid development of
interest and exploration of laser-assisted drug delivery and
its potential applications. We review the current literature
on anatomy, technology, and therapeutics as it relates to
laser-assisted drug delivery. The focus of our review is on
two areas of interest that have received much attention to
date — photodynamic therapy in the treatment of actinic
keratoses and nonmelanoma skin cancers as well as the
treatment of scarring. We will also discuss potential complications
of existing modalities used independently and
in laser-assisted drug delivery and conclude with future
indications for this burgeoning therapeutic methodology.
Semin Cutan Med Surg
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