title: Lasers in dermatology: a nursing perspective.
abstract: The rapid growth in laser technology has led to an increasing number of conditions which are treatable with improved outcomes. Understanding the principles of lasers and the conditions which can potentially be treated allows the nurse to participate in all aspects of a laser practice from patient education to peri-operative care.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Marcus
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Goldberg
mesh_terms: D002856:Chromatophores / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D008543:Melanins / Q000502:physiology; D010108:Oxyhemoglobins / Q000502:physiology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013653:Tattooing
chemical_list: D008543:Melanins; D010108:Oxyhemoglobins