ArticleJournal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery
Laser Toning in Melasma.
Article in Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 35 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effect of dual optical pulse scheme with supra and subthreshold fluences on laser micro ablation of pigment.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Understanding Mechanisms and Key Factors Influencing Melanogenesis for the Management of Melasma: An Updated Review.Current pharmaceutical biotechnology · 2025Review
- Standard operating protocol for utilizing energy-based devices in aesthetic practice.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2024Review
- Understanding Melasma-How Can Pharmacology and Cosmetology Procedures and Prevention Help to Achieve Optimal Treatment Results? A Narrative Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Review
- Fractional CO2 laser and adjunctive therapies in skin of color melasma patients.JAAD international · 2022Article
- Prospective study of Q-switched Nd:YAG laser treatment of hyperpigmented split-thickness skin grafts.Lasers in medical science · 2022Article
- Application of laser for treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis: a review of literature.Lasers in medical science · 2020Review
- Dual Toning Method with the Combination of Picosecond and Microsecond Nd:YAG in Refractory Melasma Unresponsive to Picosecond Alone.Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgeryArticle
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2 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Melasma is a common acquired disorder of hyperpigmentation. A variety of treatment options has been suggested for the management of melasma. A range of different lasers had been tried in the treatment of melasma. Q-switched Nd-YAG laser (QSL) is the most commonly used laser in the treatment of melasma. Recently, laser toning or low-fluence, multi-pass technique has become popular in treatment of melasma. Authors aimed to review the procedure, its effectiveness, combination therapies using laser toning, and complications of laser toning. A PubMed search was made using keywords such as laser toning, QSL, melasma, and lasers in melasma, and relevant articles were reviewed.
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