Laser treatment of keloids: A clinical trial and an in vitro study with Nd:YAG laser
- 1 January 1984
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine
- Vol. 4 (3) , 291-295
- https://doi.org/10.1002/lsm.1900040310
Abstract
Biochemical studies utilizing keloid fibroblast cultures revealed that Nd: YAG laser selectively suppressed collagen production by these cells. Based on these in vitro observations, eight patients with keloids were treated with Nd:YAG laser in a nondestructive manner. Results, with a 3-year follow-up, indicated flattening and softening of the lesions. Thus, the results suggest that Nd:YAG laser is an effective treatment modality for keloids, and its mechanism may involve bioinhibition of fibroblast functions.Keywords
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