We review novel technologies with diagnostic and therapeutic applications in dermatology.
Among the diagnostic techniques that promise to become part of dermatologic practice
in the future are optical coherence tomography, multiphoton laser scanning microscopy, Raman
spectroscopy, thermography, and 7-T magnetic resonance imaging. Advances in therapy include
novel light-based treatments, such as those applying lasers to new targets and in new wavelengths.
Devices for home therapy are also appearing. We comment on the therapeutic uses of
plasma, ultrasound, radiofrequency energy, total reflection amplification of spontaneous emission
of radiation, light stimulation, and transepidermal drug delivery. Finally, we mention some
basic developments in nanotechnology with prospects for future application in dermatology.
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