Laser treatments for paediatric skin conditions: A review
Abstract Lasers can treat a wide variety of conditions in paediatric dermatology with significant benefits and limited morbidity. Vascular lesions such as IH and PWS are the most frequently treated in an outpatient setting. Bodily appearance plays a vital role in an individual’s intelligence, occupational and social success, and social status. The paediatric population comes with an indication for lasers have had their conditions since birth, such as birthmarks. In school-aged children, visible disfiguring skin lesions can lead to aversive behaviour, feelings of shame, and depression in the child, which can affect their psychological health and their ability to contribute to society as an adult. As children are needle-phobic, procedure-phobic, or pain-phobic, a physician may need to take steps to ensure a successful experience. Physicians’ experience in treating with laser is important in the outcome of laser therapy intervention. Keywords: Laser, Children, Paediatric dermatology, Infantile haemangioma |