Laser and light therapy for dermatology has revolutionized the practice of dermatology to offer highly accurate, effective therapies for a wide range of skin conditions. This article provides a comprehensive description of dermatologic lasers, covering their history, mechanism of action, classification, application, and relative efficacy....

Verteporfin is FDA-approved for wet macular degeneration. Recent Stanford research has revealed a novel use for verteporfin promoting scarless skin regeneration by inhibition of Yes-associated protein (YAP), preventing the activation of En1-positive fibroblasts causing scars....

Sternotomy is a common surgical approach in cardiac surgery, but it is associated with the development of both hypertrophic scars (HTS) and keloids. These scars are often problematic, leading to aesthetic concerns, functional impairments, and in some cases, pain or discomfort. This study reviews the various management strategies for keloid and hypertrophic scars post-sternotomy....