Current Status and Research Progress of Medical Laser Treatment for Infantile Hemangiomas
With active exploration of the etiological mechanism behind infantile hemangiomas(IH)and the progressive replacement of treatment methods,propranolol has replaced traditional surgical therapy as a first-line medication.Since IH are mostly located in the face and neck,with patients being young and having high aesthetic requirements,it is necessary to actively seek various alternative therapies to meet the growing clinical needs of patients.Laser serves as a crucial supplementary means to treat IH,characterized by minimal trauma and short treatment periods.Pulsed dye laser and Nd:YAG laser,in particular,hold significant clinical value.This paper provided an overview and future perspectives on the industrial situation,therapeutic mechanism,classification,applications,and research outcomes related to medical lasers for IH,aiming to enhance attention on laser treatment for IH while offering multiple techniques and new ideas for medical lasers applications.