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

Otolaryngol Clin North Am

Department of Dermatology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio.

Published: February 1990

Advances in laser technology now permit the physician to provide an effective form of treatment for a variety of cutaneous disorders for which no previous therapy existed. Additional refinements in both laser instruments and treatment techniques are certain to have a profound impact on the treatment of skin lesions. For that reason, a complete understanding of the basic properties of lasers and how they can be utilized in various clinical settings is the goal of this article.

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