title: What is new in cutaneous laser research.
abstract: Laser surgery is a dynamic, growing field in dermatology. Recent advances in cutaneous laser applications include the treatment of scars, wrinkles, warts, and stretch marks. Current investigation focuses on permanent hair removal and leg vein treatment as well as improvement of current treatment of vascular and pigmented lesions. This article provides an overview of laser applications and focuses on novel research.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Grossman
mesh_terms: D003880:Dermatology / Q000639:trends; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*