Laser therapy of the skin. A review of principles and applications

Advances in laser technology now permit the physician to provide an effective form of treatment for a large variety of cutaneous disorders for which no previous therapy or only poor forms of therapy previously existed. Additional refinements in both laser instruments and treatment techniques are cer...

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Published in:	Dermatologic clinics Vol. 5; no. 2; p. 259
Main Authors:	Bailin, P L, Ratz, J L, Wheeland, R G
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-04-1987
Subjects:	Hemangioma - surgery Humans Keloid - surgery Laser Therapy - instrumentation Laser Therapy - methods Nevus, Pigmented - surgery Photochemotherapy Skin Diseases - surgery Skin Neoplasms - surgery Tattooing
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Summary:	Advances in laser technology now permit the physician to provide an effective form of treatment for a large variety of cutaneous disorders for which no previous therapy or only poor forms of therapy previously existed. Additional refinements in both laser instruments and treatment techniques are certain to have a profound impact on the practice of dermatology. For that reason, a complete understanding of the basic properties of lasers and how they can be utilized most effectively in various clinical settings is the goal of this article.
ISSN:	0733-8635
DOI:	10.1016/S0733-8635(18)30746-0