Photodamage frequently presents with irregular pigment and visible vascularity. While a treatment approach using a variety of modalities is recommended, lasers and light-based technologies remain the cornerstone of photodamage treatment.

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In this Next Steps in Derm video interview, in conjunction with the Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, E. Victor Ross, MD, FAAD, shares current strategies for treating focal and generalized photodamage, as well as new platform developments that are changing treatment.

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Dr. Ross, director of the Scripps Clinic Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology Center, addresses strategies for sparing the surrounding tissue with focal pigmented lesions. He outlines the benefits of fractional lasers in managing generalized, mottled pigmentation. In addition, Dr. Ross shares his perspective on the latest upgrades in laser technology that enhance the operator experience and patient outcomes.