title: Introduction to lasers.
abstract: This article is an overview of the lasers that are presently available for dermatologic use. Each type of laser is discussed, including how it works, its indications, possible complications, physics, and safety issues.
authors.affiliation: Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, NYU Medical Center, New York 10016.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ashiboff
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D007834:Lasers; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000601:surgery*