Lasers in dermatology. Recommendations of the Polish Dermatological Society. Part 1. Lasers in dermatosurgery

• Published in: Przegląd dermatologiczny Vol. 109; no. 1; pp. 1 - 22
• Main Authors: Walecka, Irena, Kwiek, Bartłomiej, Borzęcki, Adam, Warszawik-Hendzel, Olga, Ambroziak, Marcin, Kaszuba, Andrzej, Lesiak, Aleksandra, Narbutt, Joanna, Owczarczyk-Saczonek, Agnieszka, Owczarek, Witold, Pytrus, Barbara, Zegarska, Barbara, Rudnicka, Lidia
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Poznan Termedia Publishing House 01-01-2022
• Subjects: co2 laser; Dermatology; dermatosurgery; Lamps; laser therapy; Lasers; Light; Radiation
• ISSN: 0033-2526; 2084-9893
• DOI: 10.5114/dr.2022.116729

Lasers and intense light sources have made it possible to treat many diseases in dermatology. They also may be applied in aesthetic dermatology. These recommendations contain a summary of basic concepts, information on physical parameters and types of lasers used in modern dermatology. Part 1 of recommendations concerns the use of CO2, erbium:YAG lasers in dermatosurgery. Taken into consideration the wide use of CO2 lasers in dermatology, these lasers may be considered a basic therapeutic tool for every dermatologist.