Application of laser for treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis: a review of literature

(2020) Application of laser for treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis: a review of literature. Lasers in Medical Science. pp. 1451-1457. ISSN 0268-8921

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Abstract

Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a major health problem in developing countries with high economic and health impact. Despite suggested treatment for CL, there is still no definite therapy for this infection, and many of these treatments are associated with serious local and systemic side effects. In the current paper, use of different laser types including continuous and fractional CO2, argon, PDL, erbium glass, and Nd:YAG have been reviewed. Based on our review, given the high reported efficacy and low side-effect profile, use of laser can be considered as a good alternative to standard treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL). Performing more studies using different types of lasers is recommended to evaluate the efficacy of this method for treatment of CL.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Cutaneous leishmaniasis Laser Treatment INTRALESIONAL MEGLUMINE ANTIMONIATE PULSED-DYE-LASER TOPICAL TREATMENT ALEXANDRITE LASER CLINICAL-TRIAL EFFICACY LESIONS STIBOGLUCONATE CRYOTHERAPY PARAMETERS
Subjects: WR Dermatology > WR 140-340 Skin Diseases
Divisions: Skin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center
Other
Page Range: pp. 1451-1457
Journal or Publication Title: Lasers in Medical Science
Journal Index: ISI
Volume: 35
Number: 7
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-020-03006-1
ISSN: 0268-8921
Depositing User: Zahra Otroj
URI: http://eprints.mui.ac.ir/id/eprint/13730

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