Laser Treatment for Skin Lesions and Tattoos
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What is the recommended wavelength for laser treatment in darker skin patients?

  • Longer wavelengths (correct)
  • Dependent on the type of skin lesion
  • Medium wavelengths
  • Shorter wavelengths

    • What type of skin lesions can be treated with devices of short wavelength?

  • Dermo-epidermal skin lesions
  • Epidermal skin lesions (correct)
  • Traumatic skin lesions
  • Dermal skin lesions

    • What is a significant factor in the response of tattoo removal?

  • Age of the tattoo (correct)
  • Location of the tattoo
  • Age of the patient
  • Type of tattoo ink

    • What is the recommended laser for removing green, black, and blue tattoos?

    <p>QS-Ruby and QS Alex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential step in the pre-treatment of laser therapy for pigmented skin lesions?

    <p>Avoiding direct sun exposure before treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of nevus is classified as a dermal skin lesion?

    <p>Nevus of ota</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary step in the treatment of skin lesions?

    <p>Cleaning the area with topical anesthesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common side effect of laser treatment for skin lesions?

    <p>Paradoxical darkening of tattoo pigment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the patient be instructed to care for the treated area after 1-2 days?

    <p>Keep the treated area moist and avoid manipulating the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended interval for scheduling treatment sessions?

    <p>Every 4-8 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential complication of laser treatment for skin lesions?

    <p>Scarring and change of skin texture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle behind vascular-specific laser systems?

    <p>Selective photothermolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of laser tissue interaction for destroying pigmented skin lesions?

    <p>Photomechanical effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary limitation of QS Ruby lasers in treating pigmented skin lesions?

    <p>Limited in penetration depth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the laser system that is traditionally used for removal of skin pigmentation?

    <p>Quality Switched (QS) laser</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for using pulse durations in the nanosecond or picosecond range when treating pigmented skin lesions?

    <p>To minimize collateral thermal injury to surrounding tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the increased hair growth in response to laser treatment?

    <p>Paradoxical hypertrichosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the device recommended to be used during laser treatment to remove vaporized hair shafts?

    <p>Smoke evacuator</p> Signup and view all the answers

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