Peer to Peer

Lasers for Darker Skin Types

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In this edition of the "Peer to Peer" audiocast series, Dr. Vincent DeLeo speaks with Dr. Andrew Alexis about the complications that may occur from using lasers in patients with darker skin types and parameters to lower the risks. He also discusses the use of lasers for pseudofolliculitis barbae, acne scarring, and pigmentation disorders such as melasma and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.


 

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