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The Role of Er YAG Laser in Modification of Pigmentation of Scar

Ravi Kumar Chittoria , Nishad K1 , Ravi Kumar Chittoria2 , Padmalakshmi Bharathi Mohan3 , Imran Pathan4 , Shijina K5 , Neljo Thomas6

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Indian Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 8(1):p 17-20, January-June 2021. | DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijmhs.2347.9981.8121.2

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Nishad K, Ravi Kumar  Chittoria, Padmalakshmi  Bharathi Mohan  et  al./The Role  of Er YAG Laser in Modification of Pigmentation of Scar2021;8(1):17-19.

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The scar is a sequel of any trauma, surgery, orburns. If the scar becomes unsightly it influences the psychological or physical well beingness of the patient. The pigmentation difference of the scar with the surrounding skin is one factor that can make the scar unsightly. There are many methods of scar management. Laser Therapy using ErYAG laser is one method of management of scars that are widely used in western countries. In India, the data on scar management using ErYAG laser and the effect of ErYAG laser on the pigmentation of the scar is few. This study was conducted in atertiary care center in South Indiaon73 scars for 6 months.

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Nishad K, Ravi Kumar  Chittoria, Padmalakshmi  Bharathi Mohan  et  al./The Role  of Er YAG Laser in Modification of Pigmentation of Scar2021;8(1):17-19.

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