Laser Test Spot Practices Among Dermatologists.

IF 2.5 3区医学 Q2 DERMATOLOGY

Dermatologic Surgery Pub Date : 2025-05-01 Epub Date: 2024-12-03 DOI:10.1097/DSS.0000000000004515

Jennifer Y Wang, Paras Patel, Margaret Kabakova, Marc Cohen, Jared Jagdeo

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Abstract

Background: Laser test spots are a preliminary assessment performed on a small area of the skin to evaluate patients' reaction to laser therapy. Despite their recognized importance, there is a gap in knowledge among dermatologists regarding laser test spot practices.

Objective: The authors aim to explore dermatologists' test spot practices.

Methods: A survey was performed among Association of Academic Cosmetic Dermatology members.

Results: Laser test spot practices varied widely between dermatologists, with 3.0% "always," 22.7% "frequently," 54.5% "occasionally," 16.7% "rarely," and 3.0% "never" performing test spots. Most dermatologists (59.4%) wait more than 2 weeks before evaluating a test spot. Furthermore, 68.3% of the respondents use the same laser settings for the test spot as they would for the actual treatment. Regarding location, 60.9% of dermatologists perform laser test spots in the same area intended for treatment, while 39.1% choose another inconspicuous area.

Conclusion: Establishing definitive protocols for laser test spots may reduce variability in practice and enhance the overall safety and efficacy of laser treatments.

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皮肤科医生的激光测试点实践。

背景：激光试验点是在一小块皮肤上进行的初步评估，以评估患者对激光治疗的反应。尽管他们公认的重要性，有知识的差距皮肤科医生关于激光测试点的做法。目的：探讨皮肤科医生的试点做法。方法：对学术美容皮肤科学会会员进行问卷调查。结果：皮肤科医生的激光斑点实践差异很大，“总是”为3.0%，“经常”为22.7%，“偶尔”为54.5%，“很少”为16.7%，“从不”为3.0%。大多数皮肤科医生（59.4%）在评估测试点之前等待超过2周。此外，68.3%的受访者在测试点使用与实际治疗相同的激光设置。在位置方面，60.9%的皮肤科医生在同一治疗区域进行激光测试点，而39.1%的皮肤科医生选择其他不显眼的区域。结论：建立明确的激光检查点方案可以减少实践中的可变性，提高激光治疗的整体安全性和有效性。

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Dermatologic Surgery 医学-皮肤病学

CiteScore

3.10

自引率

16.70%

发文量

547

期刊介绍： Exclusively devoted to dermatologic surgery, the Dermatologic Surgery journal publishes the most clinically comprehensive and up-to-date information in its field. This unique monthly journal provides today’s most expansive and in-depth coverage of cosmetic and reconstructive skin surgery and skin cancer through peer-reviewed original articles, extensive illustrations, case reports, ongoing features, literature reviews and correspondence. The journal provides information on the latest scientific information for all types of dermatologic surgery including: -Ambulatory phlebectomy- Blepharoplasty- Body contouring- Chemical peels- Cryosurgery- Curettage and desiccation- Dermabrasion- Excision and closure- Flap Surgery- Grafting- Hair restoration surgery- Injectable neuromodulators- Laser surgery- Liposuction- Microdermabrasion- Microlipoinjection- Micropigmentation- Mohs micrographic surgery- Nail surgery- Phlebology- Sclerotherapy- Skin cancer surgery- Skin resurfacing- Soft-tissue fillers. Dermatologists, dermatologic surgeons, plastic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons and facial plastic surgeons consider this a must-read publication for anyone in the field.