TY - JOUR
T1 - Practice and Educational Gaps in Light, Laser, and Energy Treatments
AU - Alam, Murad
AU - Waldman, Abigail
AU - Nouri, Keyvan
AU - Council, M. Laurin
AU - Cartee, Todd V.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 Elsevier Inc.
PY - 2016/7/1
Y1 - 2016/7/1
N2 - This article discusses current practice in laser dermatology, the gaps in practice, and recommendations for improvement. As is the case with other areas of cosmetic dermatology, there is a rapid development of new laser and light devices with limited epidemiologic data available to inform best practice. The high fixed cost associated with new laser devices, limited space available in some practices, and inconsistent training may limit the adoption of needed therapies. Improving research in this area; training opportunities for physicians, residents, and staff; and cost-effective laser/light device rentals programs could improve quality of current practice.
AB - This article discusses current practice in laser dermatology, the gaps in practice, and recommendations for improvement. As is the case with other areas of cosmetic dermatology, there is a rapid development of new laser and light devices with limited epidemiologic data available to inform best practice. The high fixed cost associated with new laser devices, limited space available in some practices, and inconsistent training may limit the adoption of needed therapies. Improving research in this area; training opportunities for physicians, residents, and staff; and cost-effective laser/light device rentals programs could improve quality of current practice.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.det.2016.03.002
DO - 10.1016/j.det.2016.03.002
M3 - Review article
C2 - 27363892
AN - SCOPUS:84989915520
SN - 0733-8635
VL - 34
SP - 347
EP - 352
JO - Dermatologic Clinics
JF - Dermatologic Clinics
IS - 3
ER -