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Optimizing Combined Laser Treatment for the Removal of Port Wine Stains and Cryogen Spray Cooling to Reduce Thermal Heating at the Skin Surface

Agustin, Marissa; Jimenez, Rod Brian; Berglund, Caroline; Mookerjee, Adaleena (2010-05-21)

Port wine stains (PWS) are birthmarks caused by the presence of dilated blood vessels, typically 15-55μm in diameter, located in the upper dermis of the skin. Currently, lasers in conjunction with cryogen cooling are the ...