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ArticleCureus2026

Laser-Based Management of Occupational Photodamage in a Young Adult: A Case Report.

Luis L Velázquez Arenas, Sarahi Garay Enriquez, Daniela Gómez Guerra

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Luis L Velázquez ArenasDermatology, School of Medicine and Health Sciences at Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey, MEX.
Sarahi Garay EnriquezMedicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences at Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey, MEX.
Daniela Gómez GuerraMedicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences at Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey, MEX.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cutaneous photodamage results from chronic ultraviolet exposure and represents a frequent concern in dermatologic practice. Laser-based therapies play a central role in its management, particularly when combined in a multimodal, individualized approach. We report the case of a 32-year-old woman with occupational sun exposure treated with a staged laser protocol incorporating a picosecond 1064 nm laser for global photorejuvenation and pigment modulation and a Q-switched ruby laser (694 nm) for solar lentigines. The patient achieved sustained clinical improvement with high satisfaction and no significant adverse events. This case supports the use of personalized, multimodal laser strategies for a well-tolerated and effective management of photodamage and associated pigmentary conditions.

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photo-damaged skinphotorejuvenationpicosecond laserqs ruby lasersolar lentigines

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PMID41869255
PMCPMC13004662

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