Publications by authors named "Jo Yong Kim"

Background: Striae distensae (SD) are dermal scars characterized by linear atrophic depressions. Fractional photothermolysis (FP) is an effective modality for the treatment of cutaneous scars.

Objective: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of FP for the treatment of SD in Asian skin.

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Background: Melasma is a common cosmetic problem among Asians. While various treatments are currently being used, there is no entirely satisfactory treatment. It was recently reported that the topical plasmin inhibitor is an effective treatment for ultraviolet-induced hyperpigmentation.

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