Author:Ndhundhuma, IMDate:Jan 2010Lasers have emerged as powerful tools for tissue engineering. To examine cellular growth, and cell to cell interactions, in vitro skin models have been developed combining two major cell types of skin, keratinocytes and fibroblasts. The main ...Read more
Author:Karsten, AE; Singh, ADate:Jun 2009Computer modeling can be a valuable tool to determine the absorption of laser light in different skin layers. For this study, the optical properties of three different skin tumors were used in the model to evaluate the effect on penetration ...Read more
Author:Karsten, AEDate:Oct 2008The wide spread use of lasers as a treatment modality emphasized the need that users are aware of the parameters that effect the dose applied during treatment. The results presented show the importance to know the optical parameters (absorption, ...Read more
Author:Mthunzi-Kufa, Patience; Forbes, A; Hawkins, D; Abrahamse, H; Karsten, AEDate:Jul 2006A variety of strategies have been utilised for prevention and treatment of chronic wounds such as leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers and pressure sores. Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) has been reported to be an invaluable tool in the enhancement ...Read more
Author:Karsten, AEDate:Nov 2008For effective laser treatment it is very important to provide the correct dose at the required treatment depth. In South Africa we have a richness of ethnic groups contributing to a large variety in skin tones. Effective laser treatment of ...Read more