Non-invasive high-intensity focused ultrasound for UV-induced hyperpigmentation in Fitzpatrick skin types III and IV: a prospective, randomized, controlled, evaluator-blinded trial

• Main Authors: Vasanop Vachiramon, Natthachat Jurairattanaporn, Sarawin Harnchoowong, Pamela Chayavichitsilp
• Other Authors: Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2019
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/46960
• Institution: Mahidol University

© 2017, Springer-Verlag London Ltd., part of Springer Nature. Skin hyperpigmentation is a frequently encountered problem, particularly in darker skin types. Unfortunately, standard treatments for this condition have shown disappointing results. High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is commonly in...