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Regular epilation alone is an acceptable treatment for symptom-free pilonidal patients
IntroductionPatients with mild pilonidal disease often experience symptom resolution without excision. We hypothesized that treating...
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Dermatologic laser-induced ocular and periocular complications: a review
This study aimed to discuss severe ocular and periocular complications after dermatological laser treatment. This literature review evaluated...
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Clinical Application of Long-Pulsed 800-Nm Diode Laser Depilation Technology on Microtia Reconstruction in 965 Patients
BackgroundThe issue of hair growth on reconstructed ears has been a matter of concern for both patients and surgeons, despite the notable progress...
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Thermal eye injuries from dermatologic laser treatments—an experimental study
In recent years, severe ocular complications after dermatological laser therapies have been reported. One hypothesis is thermal damage due to...
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Low-laser action analysis associated with Himatanthus drasticus extract in wound healing
The aim of this study was to analyze the healing action of low-intensity laser therapy associated with Himatanthus drasticus in wound healing in...
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Laser technology in proctological diseases: is it really the wave of the future?
Different types of lasers have been applied for various proctological conditions. We discuss about published articles regarding the application of...
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Burden of pilonidal disease and improvement in quality of life after treatment in adolescents
PurposePilonidal Disease (PD) affects adolescents in different aspects. We hypothesized that patients with different gender, ethnicity, and age have...
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Laser treatment of pilonidal disease: a systematic review
Pilonidal disease (PD) is a common condition, and there is still an ongoing debate on ideal management that should be minimally invasive, safe, and...
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Endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment vs. laser-assisted endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment: short-term results from a retrospective case-matched study
BackgroundThe aim of this study was to investigate whether the addition of laser to the endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment (EPSIT), laser-assisted...
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Laser hair removal following forehead flap for nasal reconstruction
The forehead flap is a dependable option for nasal reconstruction owing to its reliability and anatomic likeness to nasal skin. For patients with low...
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Practical Introduction to Laser Dermatology
This title introduces readers to the use of lasers in dermatology/aesthetic practice and focuses on the fundamentals of lasers and light-based...
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Comparative study of the clinico-trichoscopic response to treatment of hirsutism with long pulsed (1064 nm) Nd:YAG laser in idiopathic hirsutism and polycystic ovarian syndrome patients
Treatment of hirsutism is usually resistant, and from medical management to laser hair reduction, the treatment of hirsutism and its assessment are...
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Comorbidities are not associated with pain symptom or recurrence in patients with pilonidal disease
BackgroundComorbidities can potentially impact the presentation or outcome of patients with pilonidal disease (PD) due to poor wound healing or...
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A standardized treatment protocol for pilonidal disease can influence the health mindset of adolescents
PurposePilonidal disease (PD) significantly impacts patients’ quality of life and requires regular maintenance behaviors to achieve cure. Health...
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Pediatric endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment (PEPSiT): report of a multicentric national study on 294 patients
This study aimed to report a multicentric national experience about the outcomes of pediatric endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment (PEPSiT). The...
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A new approach for treatment of congenital melanocytic nevi with hypertrichosis: the Depilendolaser technique
BackgroundCongenital melanocytic nevi (CMN) are proliferations of cutaneous melanocytes which are present at birth or may develop during the first...
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Efficacy and safety of ND:YAG 1064 nm lasers for photoepilation: a systematic review
Using light sources in phototherapy has presented promising results regarding several types of facial and body skin affections for centuries. The...
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Effect of platelet-rich plasma on healing in laser pilonidoplasty for pilonidal sinus disease
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of application of platelet-rich plasma in addition to laser pilonidoplasty for the treatment of...
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Long-term results of EPSiT in children and adolescents: still the right way to go
IntroductionEndoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment (EPSiT) has been advocated promising excellent outcomes with low rates of complications and...
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Pediatric endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment (PEPSiT): what we learned after a 3-year experience in the pediatric population
This paper aimed to report a multi-institutional 3-year experience with pediatric endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment (PEPSiT) and describe tips and...
