Laser Ablation of str.corn. in the management of Corn and Callus

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The 2.94 micron wavelength pulsed radiant energy output of the Norwood Abbey Er:YAG laser was verified with a calibrated energy meter to be 275 25 millijoules (mJ) prior to each ablation. The radiant energy, in the form of a single 300 microsecond long pulse, was focused to produce an oval area of treated skin with dimensions of 1.5 mm x 4 mm. A clean, disposable tip was used on the end of the laser to collect any ablated material. The resulting laser beam intensity, 58.4 mJ/mm2, causes little or no sensation when used to irradiate the skin.

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Could laser be used to reduce/ablate the stratum corneum in corns and callus?
Is it being used?
Is it being researched?

Bill

 

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3794393

Although laser is currently being used to reduce str. corneum to enhance transcutaneous drug delivery, if it could be developed to reduce stratum corneum in corn and callus it would bring, at least, the perception of podiatry into the twenty first century.

What would be the effect on professional image if at the end of 'treatment' there was no mound of callus to: sweep up; put on the roses; disgust the patient, etc, because it had been incinerated as part of the treatment?

Bill