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System for electromagnetic radiation dermatology and head for use therewith

  • US 7,431,719 B2
  • Filed: 03/30/2005
  • Issued: 10/07/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/02/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A dermatological system, comprising:

  • an optical waveguide for transmitting radiation received at a first end thereof to a second end adapted to contact a subject'"'"'s skin surface so as to irradiate a portion of the skin,a reflecting plate adapted to contact a portion of the skin surface and surrounding at least a portion of said second end of said waveguide,said reflecting plate returning at least a portion of radiation backscattered from the irradiated skin portion to the subject'"'"'s skin, wherein said reflecting plate is formed of a thermally conductive material, anda heating element in thermal contact with said reflecting plate for heating thereof.

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