Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
Moustafa A El Taieb
Aswan University, Egypt
Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Clin Exp Dermatol Res
Background: CO2 lasers are now widely used around the world. Based on their ablative and fractional resurfacing effects, there are multiple growing indications for CO2 lasers. In this topic, I share my 5 years� experience in using CO2 lasers. Methods: I used CO2 ablative effect to treat many skin lesions with variable pathology such as rhinophyma, tuberous sclerosis, verrucous nevi, keloids and warts. Regarding fractional resurfacing, I used CO2 laser mainly to treat post acne scars, striae, post burn scars and wrinkles. Results: Regarding the ablative effect, CO2 laser is very effective in removing rhinophyma, tuberous sclerosis, verrucous nevi and keloids with no recurrence and minimal scaring after two years follow up. CO2 laser removed warts without scarring, but still the main problem is the recurrence. Regarding the fractional resurfacing, results were excellent with and good with post acne scars and post burn scars. Conclusion: Ablative effect of CO2 laser can replace surgery in many indications with many advantages such as no general anesthesia, low cost and no residual scarring. Post acne scars should be treated with multiple therapeutic methods.