TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Ablative Dermal Resurfacing in Ethnic Skin: Laser, Deep Peels, and Dermabrasion A1 - Bhutani, Tina A1 - Batra, Sonia R. A2 - Alam, Murad A2 - Bhatia, Ashish C. A2 - Kundu, Roopal V. A2 - Yoo, Simon S. A2 - Chan, Henry Hin-Lee Y1 - 2009 N1 - T2 - Cosmetic Dermatology for Skin of Color AB - Historically, people in many societies have searched for methods to restore youthful appearance and rejuvenate aging skin. Stories recount the efforts of ancient Chinese emperors and Spanish explorers to seek mythical substances and supernatural powers thought to have the ability to reverse the aging process. During the Dark Ages, European alchemists spent endless hours investigating magical methods for prolonging life and restoring youthful beauty. These beliefs have become rooted in modern-day society, as people continue to seek assistance for facial skin rejuvenation from healthcare professionals all over the world. In fact, because of the unbounded interest in this field and the aging population, more options now exist than ever before for reversing cutaneous changes caused by long-term exposure to sunlight. More recently, the spectrum of skin issues for which these methods have been utilized has expanded past the treatment of photoaging to include many skin problems more common in youth such as pigmentary disorders and acne scarring. SN - PB - McGraw Hill Medical CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1175118679 ER -