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Abstract
Laser technology and other energy sources are rapidly finding a place in dermatology clinics. In the field of skin rejuvenation by fractional photothermolysis, although few controlled studies have been undertaken, several devices have emerged in recent years that appear less effective than laser ablation techniques but that are safer. The aim of this short article is to provide an introduction, though not treat in depth, the different emerging technologies in dermatology. We will focus particularly on lasers and light sources in improving applications such as the treatment of vascular lesions, acne, and encapsulated ink tattoos; light-emitting diodes; developments in the treatment of cellulitis; photodynamic therapy; suction methods; scarring; and finally the recent and doubtlessly future introduction of home devices for use in a range of dermatologic applications (depilation, rejuvenation, treatment of acne, etc).
Key words:
laser
fractional
vascular
light emitting diode
tattoos
acne
review
Resumen
La tecnología láser y otros tipos de fuentes energéticas se están incorporando rápidamente a la consulta del dermatólogo. En el campo del rejuvenecimiento fraccional han aparecido en los últimos años varios equipos, aun habiéndose realizado escasos estudios controlados, inferiores en eficacia a los láseres ablativos pero con mayor grado de seguridad. Este breve artículo sólo pretende introducir, pero no desarrollar de forma exhaustiva, las diferentes tecnologías emergentes en Dermatología, especialmente láseres y fuentes de luz para el tratamiento de lesiones vasculares, acné y tatuajes con tintas encapsuladas y cicatrices; las aplicaciones de los dio-dos emisores de luz (LED), las novedades en el tratamiento de la «celulitis», terapia fotodinámica, métodos de succión, y por último la reciente y sin duda futura introducción de los dispositivos caseros para el tratamiento de diversos problemas dermatológicos (depilación, rejuvenecimiento, acné, etc.).
Palabras clave:
láser
fraccional
vascular
LED
tatuajes
acné
revisión
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