Abstract:
Laser applications in the medical fields are
increasing. Most applications must penetrate through skin layers to reach the treatment area.
In this study, a computer model is used to predict absorption in different skin phototypes.
Results indicate that darker skin phototypes absorb three times more laser light at a wavelength
of 632 nm than lighter skin phototypes.
Description:
This abstract was presented
at the ‘Studentesimposium
in die Natuurwetenskappe
2011’, presented under
the protection of the Suid-
Afrikaanse Akademie vir
Wetenskap en Kuns. The
symposium was held at the
University of South Africa on
27–28 October 2011.
