Korean J Dermatol.
2017 Jan;55(1):8-19.
Survey on Perspectives and Treatment Status Regarding Skin Laser Treatment
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. miumiu@amc.seoul.kr
- 2Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea.
- 3Department of Dermatology, Soon Chun Hyang University, Bucheon, Korea.
- 4Department of Dermatology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
- 5Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
- 6Department of Dermatology, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- 7Department of Dermatology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- 8Department of Dermatology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea.
- 9Department of Dermatology, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea.
- 10Department of Dermatology, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
- 11Department of Dermatology, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- 12Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea.
- 13S&U Dermatology Clinic, Seoul, Korea.
- 14Yonsei Star Dermatology Clinic, Seoul, Korea.
- 15Arumdaun Nara Dermatology Clinic, Seoul, Korea.
- 16JF Dermatology Clinic, Seoul, Korea.
- 17Jongro S&U Dermatology Clinic, Seoul, Korea.
- 18Sanso Dermatology Clinic, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- BACKGROUND
Skin laser treatment has improved significantly and has become an effective treatment approach for many skin diseases while also having applications for beauty treatments. However, since skin laser transfers energy directly to the skin, the misuse of such treatment may result in permanent damage to skin tissues.
OBJECTIVE
This survey of Korean adults, conducted to obtain their perspectives on and their treatment experience with skin laser treatment, will be used to determine the current status of skin laser treatment and to identify necessary changes to ensure proper and safe conduct of skin laser treatment.
METHODS
From April 5th to April 12th, 2016, a survey was conducted to obtain information regarding the perspectives and the treatment experience of adults aged 20~59 years.
RESULTS
Approximately 50% of the participants had experience with skin laser treatment, and among these, 24.7% had not received treatment at a dermatology clinic. Compared to treatment at a dermatology clinic, the danger of side effects was 1.7 times higher at a non-dermatology clinic, 2 times higher at a skin care shop, and 5.3 times higher at an Oriental medical clinic. Among patients who received skin laser treatment, 16.1% experienced side effects, and among these, 1 out of 4 patients visited a non-dermatologist for treatment of these side effects.
CONCLUSION
The results of the survey showed that in order for the public to receive safe and effective skin laser treatment based on professional diagnosis, there is a definitive need to provide correct information to the public and to implement changes to ensure proper understanding of skin laser treatment among this population.
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