Expert Insights
Arielle Kauvar, MD, FAAD: Best Practices in Choosing a Device to Treat Pigmentary Disorders
Laser therapy is a mainstay in dermatology, yet using lasers in patients with skin of color enhances the risk of complications. Dr. Arielle Kauvar, clinical professor of dermatology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, outlined best practices in choosing a device when treating pigmentary disorders in an interview with Next Steps in Derm in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium. Watch as Dr. Kauvar gives the background behind interactions between lasers and tissue. Learn how even color-blind lasers can result in hyperpigmentation. Plus find out what steps dermatology clinicians can take to minimize complication risks.
