title: Laser therapy of the skin. A review of principles and applications.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio.
authors.forename: P L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Bailin
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Ratz
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Wheeland
mesh_terms: D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods; D007834:Lasers; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide