title: Lasers in private dermatologic practice.
abstract: The author has collected and evaluated data from 464 cutaneous laser procedures performed on 315 patients over two and one-half years. All procedures were performed under local anesthesia in a private dermatology office. The quality of results obtained, the advantages and disadvantages of laser treatment for the treatment of cutaneous problems, comparison with more conventional therapies, and the future of the laser in dermatologic private practice are discussed.
mesh_terms: D001128:Argon; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D006406:Hematoma / Q000601:surgery; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007627:Keloid / Q000601:surgery; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects; D008199:Lymphadenitis / Q000601:surgery; D010824:Physicians' Offices; D011331:Private Practice; D012626:Sebaceous Gland Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D013653:Tattooing; D013684:Telangiectasis / Q000601:surgery; D014860:Warts / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D001128:Argon