The 730 nm Picosecond Titanium Sapphire Laser for Treatment of Kratom‐Induced Hyperpigmentation
This case series represents the first documented use of the 730-nm picosecond titanium-sapphire laser for treating kratom-induced hyperpigmentation. The laser's precision and minimal tissue disruption suggest it as a promising treatment option for this challenging dermatological side effect.
Authors
- Christen Samaan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5024-8301)
- Girish S. Munavalli
- Alanoud Alhadyani
Institutions
- Johns Hopkins University (US)
- Johns Hopkins Medicine (US)
- Dermatology, Laser & Vein Specialists of the Carolinas (US)
- Wake Forest University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Lasers in Surgery and Medicine
- Published
- 2025-04-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/lsm.70019
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Alkaloids: synthesis and pharmacology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.56