Nd:YAG laser treatment of herpes and aphthous ulcers: a preliminary study

Frederick M. Parkins; Thomas J. O'Toole; John M. Yancey

doi:10.1117/12.389494

28 June 2000 Nd:YAG laser treatment of herpes and aphthous ulcers: a preliminary study

Frederick M. Parkins, Thomas J. O'Toole, John M. Yancey

Proceedings Volume 4166, Laser Florence '99: A Window on the Laser Medicine World; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.389494
Event: Laser Florence '99, 1999, Florence, Italy

Abstract

Previously herpes labialis and recurrent aphthous ulcers have not been successfully treated. A preliminary study with a pulsed Nd:YAG laser evaluated the results with a protocol of four minute non-contact exposures for both types of lesions. Most patients experienced relief of symptoms. The progress of herpes lesion was halted and aphthous lesions became desensitized.

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Frederick M. Parkins, Thomas J. O'Toole, and John M. Yancey "Nd:YAG laser treatment of herpes and aphthous ulcers: a preliminary study", Proc. SPIE 4166, Laser Florence '99: A Window on the Laser Medicine World, (28 June 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.389494

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