Fractional photothermolysis treatment for resistant melasma in Chinese females

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy

Volumn 9, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 161-163

  Naito, Stacey K ^a  

^a Alhambra Medical and Cosmetic Center   (United States)

Author keywords

Chinese; Fractional photothermolysis; Fraxel; Melasma; Skin

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; CARBON DIOXIDE LASER; CHLOASMA; CLINICAL ARTICLE; FEMALE; HUMAN; OUTCOME ASSESSMENT; PHOTOTHERAPY; PIGMENT DISORDER; PRIORITY JOURNAL; TREATMENT OUTCOME;

CHINA; FEMALE; HUMANS; LASER THERAPY; MELANOSIS;

EID: 34548304477     PISSN: 14764172     EISSN: 14764180     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14764170701418814     Document Type: Article

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