Brown Alia S
Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York & New Jersey, Hackensack, N.J., USA.
Curr Probl Dermatol. 2011;42:160-165. doi: 10.1159/000328319. Epub 2011 Aug 16.
With the advancement in laser technology, there has been a recent trend in laser and light devices towards 'do it yourself' at-home use. There has been an exponential growth in devices aimed at the treatment of acne, hair removal, and psoriasis. With the exception of the at-home UVB box and excimer lasers, these systems do not require a prescription and patients may purchase the systems as over-the-counter products. Medical treatment still remains the standard of care for most conditions, but these at-home devices play a significant role in the treatment of various conditions. Media and marketing have driven the popularity of these devices and have encouraged patients to try them out. Patients are attracted to at-home devices because of the one-time cost, ease of use, convenience, and privacy of use. Naturally, despite these devices being for at-home use, there should be a level of caution adhered to when using any laser or light device.
随着激光技术的进步，近来激光及光设备出现了一种“自己动手”在家使用的趋势。用于治疗痤疮、脱毛和银屑病的设备呈指数级增长。除了家用UVB光疗箱和准分子激光外，这些系统无需处方，患者可以作为非处方产品购买这些系统。对于大多数病症，医疗治疗仍然是护理标准，但这些家用设备在各种病症的治疗中发挥着重要作用。媒体和市场营销推动了这些设备的普及，并鼓励患者试用。患者被家用设备所吸引，是因为其一次性成本、易用性、便利性和使用隐私性。当然，尽管这些设备是供在家使用的，但在使用任何激光或光设备时都应保持一定程度的谨慎。
