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VARIA Laser Clinical Studies & Bibliography

Medical Journals:

• Anderson R, Parrish J. Selective Photothermolysis: Precise Microsurgery by Selective Absorption of Pulsed Radiation. Science 1983; 220.
• Bevin A, Parlette E, Domankevitz Y, Ross V. VARIAble-Pulsed Nd:YAG Laser in the Treatment of Facial Telangiectasias. Derm Surg; 32: 7-12.
• Bornstein E, Hermans W, Gridley S, Manni J. Near Infrared Photoactivation of Bacteria and Fungi at Physiological Temperatures. PhotoChem Photobio 2009; 85: 1364-1374.
• Bornstein E. A Review of Current Research in Light-Based Technologies for Treatment of Podiatric Infections Disease States. Am J Pod July/Aug 2009; 99: 348-352.
• Conn J, Jacobs H. The Clinical Management of Hirsutism. Eur J Endocrinol 1997; 136.
• Dawber R, Tomich J, Grande D. Electrolysis and Thermolysis for Permanent Hair Removal. J Am Acad Dermatol 1985; 3441-9.
• Dayan S, VARIAnian J, Menaker G, Mobley S, Dayan A. Nonablative Laser Resurfacing Using Long-Pulsed (1064 nm) Nd:YAG Laser. Arch Fac Pl Surg 2003; 5: 310-315.
• de Berker D. Fungal Disease. N Engl J Med 2009; 360: 2108-2016.
• Dierickx C. The Role of Deep Heating for Noninvasive Skin Rejuvenation. Lasers Med Surg 2006; 38: 799-807.
• Dierickx D, Alora M, Dover J. A Clinical Overview of Hair Removal Using Lasers and Light Sources. Derm Clin 1999;17: 357-66.
• Dierickx C, Grossman M, Farinelli W, et al. Hair Removal by a Pulsed, Infrared System. Lasers Surg Med 1998; (Suppl 10):42.
  
• Elewski B. Onychomycosis: Pathogenenesis, Diagnosis and Management. Clin Micro Rev 1998; 11: 415-429.
• Ellis F. Electrolysis vs. High Frequency Currents in the Treatment of Hypertrichosis. Arch Dermatol Syph 1947; 56: 291-305.
• El-Tonsy M, Anbar T, El-Domyati M, Barakat M. Density of Viral Particles in Pre and Post Nd:YAG Laser Hyperthermia Therapy and Cryotherapy in Plantar Warts. Int J Derm Surg 1999; 38: 393-398.
• Eremia S, Li C, Umar S. A Side-by-Side Comparative Study of 1064 nm Nd:YAG, 810 nm Diode and 755 nm Alexandrite Lasers for Treatment of 0.3-3 mm Leg Veins. Derm Surg 2002; 28: 224-230.
• Eremia S, Li C. Treatment of Leg and Face Veins with a Cryogen Spray VARIAble Pulse Width 1064-nm Nd:YAG Laser – a Prospective Study of 47 Patients. J Cosmetic & Laser Ther 2001; 3: 147-153.
• Finkel B, Eliezri Y, Waldman A, Slatkine M. Pulsed Alexandrite Laser Technology for Noninvasive Hair Removal. J Clin Laser Med Surg 1997; 15.
• Goldberg D, Silapunt S. Histologic Evaluation of a Millisecond Nd:YAG Laser for Hair Removal. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine 2001; 28: 159-161.
• Goldberg D, Silapunt S. Hair Removal Using a Long-Pulsed Nd:YAG Laser: Comparison at Fluences of 50, 80, and 100 J/cm2. Derm Surg 2001; 27: 434-436.
• Goldberg D. Laser Treatment of Vascular Lesions. Clinics In Plastic Surg 2000; 27: 173-180.
• Goldberg D, Samady J. Evaluation of a Long-Pulse Q-switched Nd:YAG Laser for Hair Removal. Derm Surg 2000; 26:109-113.
• Goldberg D, Littler C, Wheeland R. Topical Suspension-assisted Q-switched Nd:YAG Laser Hair Removal. Derm Surg 1997; 23:741-5.
• Goldberg D. Topical Suspension Assisted Laser Hair Removal. Treatment of Axillary and Inguinal Regions. Lasers Surg Med 1996. (suppl) 8:34.
• Goldberg D. Topical Solution Assisted Laser Hair Removal. Lasers Surg Med 1995 (suppl) 47.
• Goldman M. Laser Treatment of Leg Veins with 1064nm Long-Pulsed Laser.
  Cosm Derm 2000; Oct: 27-30.
• Grossman M; Dwyer P; Wimberley J; Anderson R et al. PDT for Hirsutism. Lasers Surg Med 1995 (Suppl) 7; 44.
• Han T, Lee J, Lee C, Ahn J, Seo S, Hong C. Long-Pulsed Nd:YAG Laser Treatment of Warts: Report on a Series of 369 Cases. J Korena Med Sci 2009; 24: 889-893.
• Hobbs E, Ratz L; James B. Electrosurgical Epilation. Derm Clin 1985; 5:437-44.
• Hoffman W, et al. Cryogen Spray Cooling During Nd:YAG Laser Treatment of Hemangiomas. Derm Surg 1997; 23.
• Kauvar A, Khrom T. Laser Treatment of Leg Veins. Semin Cutan Med Surg 2005; 24: 184-192.
• Key D. Single-Treatment Skin Tightening by Radiofrequency and Long-Pulsed, 1064 nm Nd:YAG Laser Compared. Lasers Med Surg 2007; 39: 169-175.
• Lai S, Goldman M. Treatment of Facial Reticular Veins with Dynamically Cooled, VARIAble Spot-sized 1064 nm Nd:YAG Laser. J Cosm Derm 2007; 6: 6-8.
• Lask G, Elman M, Noren P, et al. Hair Removal with the Epitouch Ruby Laser – a Multi Center Study. Laser Surg Med 1997 (suppl 9); 32.
• Liew S. Unwanted Body Hair and Its Removal. Derm Surg 1995; 25:6.
• Lynfield Y, MacWilliams P. Shaving and Hair Growth. J Invest Dermatol 1970; 55.
• Major A, Brazzini B, Campolmi P, Mauilia L, Ghersetich L, Hercogova J, Lotti T. Nd:YAG 1064nm Laser in the Treatment of Facial and Leg Telangiectasias. JEADV 2001; 15: 559-565.
• Mordon S, Brisot D, Fournier N. Using a “Non Uniform Pulse Sequence” Can Improve Selective Coagulation with a Nd:YAG Laser (1.06 µm) Thanks to Met-Hemoglobin Absorption: A Clinical Study on Blue Leg Veins. Laser Med Surg 2003; 32: 160-170.
• Nanni C, Alster T. Laser Assisted Hair Removal: Optimizing Treatment Parameters to Improve Clinical Results. Arch Dermatol 1997; 133.
• Olsen E. Methods of Hair Removal, Part 1. J of the Am Acad Derm 1999; 40: 143-155.
• Omura N, Dover J, Arndt K, Kauvar A. Treatment of Reticular Leg Veins with a 1064nm Long-Pulsed Nd:YAG Laser. J Am Acad Derm 2003; 48: 76-81.
  Rabinowitz, S; Cohen, R: Anxiety and Hirsutism. Psych Rep 1983; 53.
• Richards R, Meharg G. Electrolysis: Observation from 13 years and 140,000 hours of Experience. J Am Acad Derm 1995; 33.
• Richards R, Meharg G. Temporary Hair Removal in Patients with Hirsutism: a Clinical Study. Cutis 1990; 45.
• Rogachefsky A, Becker K, Weiss G, Goldberg D. Evaluation of a Long Pulsed Nd:YAG Laser at Different Parameters: An Analysis of Both Fluence and Pulse Duration. Derm Surg 2002; 28; 932-936.
• Ross V, Domankevitz Y. Laser Treatment of Leg Vein: Physical Mechanisms and Theoretical Considerations. Lasers Med Surg 2005; 36: 105-116.
• Ross E, Kadin Z, Kreindel m, Dierickx c. Theoretical Considerations in Laser Hair Removal. Derm Clin 1999;17.
• Sadick N. Laser and Intense Pulsed Light Therapy for the Esthetic Treatment of Lower Extremity Veins. Am J Clin Derm 2003; 8: 545-554.
• Sadick N, Weiss R, Goldman M. Advances in Laser Surgery for Leg Veins: Bimodal Wavelength Approach to Lower Extremity Vessels, New Cooling Techniques, and Longer Pulse Durations. Derm Surg 2002; 28: 16-20.
• Sadick N. A Dual Wavelength Approach to Laser/Intense Pulsed Light Treatment of Veins of the Lower Extremities. Cosm Derm 2001; Jan: 7-8.
• Schmults C, Phelps R, Goldberg D. Nonablative Facial Remodeling. Arch Dermatol 2004; 140: 1373-1376.
• Sommer S, Render C, Burd R, Sheehad-Dare R. Ruby Laser Treatment for Hirsutism: Clinical Response and Patient Tolerance. Br Jour Dermatol 1998; 138.
• Vural E, Winfield H, Shingleton A, Horn T, Shafirstein G. The Effects of Laser irradiation on Trichophyton rubrum Growth. Lasers Med Sci 2008; 23: 349-353.
• Wagner R. Physical Methods for the Management of Hirsutism. Cutis 1990; 45.
• Weiss, R, Weiss M. Early Clinical Results with a Multiple Synchronized Pulse 1064 nm Laser for Leg Telangiectasias and Reticular Veins. Derm Surg 1999; 25: 399-402.
• Weiss R, Weiss M, Marwaha S, Harrington A. Hair Removal with a Non-coherent Filtered Flashlamp Intense Pulsed Light Source. Lasers Surg Med 1999; 24:2.
• Williams R, Havoonjian H, Isagholian F, et al. A Clinical Study of Hair Removal Using the Long-pulsed Ruby Laser. Derm Surg 1998; 24:837-842.

 

White Papers

• Overview of Treatment for Superficial Vascular Lesions. CoolTouch Inc. June 2000.
  
• Abstracts, Posters or Presentations:
• Aguila G, Sun F, Carlie p, Young E, Hennings D, Gonzales F. Effect of Vacuum and Thermal Shock on Laser Treatment of Trichophyton rubrum (toenail fungus.) Presented at BiOS Photonics in Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Conference Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 75484A; Jan. 23-25, 2010; San Francisco, CA
  
  Chato J. Thermal Therapy of Toe Nail Fungus. ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition; Advances in Heat and Mass Biotechnology 2000; Vol 47: 139-140. Nov. 5-10, 2000 Orlando, FL
• Harris, D, McDowell B, Strisower J. Laser Treatment for Toenail Fungus.
  Presented at BiOS Photonics in Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Conference Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 7161A; Jan. 24-26, 2009; San Jose, CA
• Goldman M. Treatment of Leg Telangiectasias with 1064nm Long-Pulsed Laser. Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 2001; Abstract.
• Weiss, R. Long Term Results with Long Pulsed 1064nm Laser for Leg Telangiectasias. Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 2001; Abstract.
• Weiss R. Lasers for Leg Veins: Do They Work? 9th Congress European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology 2000; Abstract.
• Kilmer S, Chotzen V, Calkin J, Silva S, McClaren M. Laser Hair Removal with the Long-Pulse 1064nm Coolglide Laser System. Annual Meeting Lasers In Med and Surg 2000 (S12); Abstract.
• Weiss R. Facial Hair Removal in Type V and VI Skin with 1064nm Laser with Dynamic Cooling: One Year Results. Annual Meeting American Society of Derm Surgeons 2001; Abstract.
  

Other Publications:

• Moretti M. Thermal Quenching Enhances CoolTouch VARIA Treatments. Aesth Buyers Guide 2000; April.
• Weiss R. What You Need To Know About Vascular Lasers. Skin & Aging, 2000; Jan.
• Bates B. Long-Pulsed Lasers Safely Reduce Hair in Dark Skin. Skin & Allergy News 2001; 32: 5-6.
• Goldberg D. The Newest Hair Removal Technology for All Skin Types – Nd:YAG lasers now make it possible for doctors to achieve permanent hair removal on dark skin. Plastic Surgery Products 2000; Sept.
• Moretti M. Thermal Quenching Process Enhances Hair Removal. Aesth Buyers Guide 2001; Jan.
• Nestor M. How You Can Incorporate Laser Hair Removal Into Your Practice. Skin & Aging 1999; March.
• VARIA Incorporates Thermal Quenching Technology. Medical Laser Insights 2001; March.