title: Benign pigmented lesions of the skin. Treatment with the Q-switched ruby laser.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The Q-switched ruby laser is a 694 nanometer (red light) pulsed (20-40 nsecond) laser that has been shown to be effective in the treatment of cutaneous pigmented lesions.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  This article will review my experience in the use of the Q-switched ruby laser to treat a wide gamut of epidermal and dermal pigmented lesions.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The Q-switched ruby laser is highly effective in treating epidermal pigmented lesions and can be efficacious in the treatment of some dermal pigmented lesions.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The Q-switched ruby laser is an effective addition to the cutaneous laser armamentarium.
authors: Division of Dermatology, New Jersey Medical School, Newark.
authors: D J
authors: DJ
authors: Goldberg
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007911:Lentigo / Q000532:radiotherapy; D009508:Nevus, Pigmented / Q000532:radiotherapy; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy