title: Advances in dermatologic lasers.
abstract: Lasers continue to fundamentally redefine the nature of dermatologic practice. Recent advances in dermatologic lasers have focused on refining the process of selective photothermolysis, as well as evaluating new devices and treatment indications. Despite the current multiplicity of available lasers and associated marketing claims, what is perhaps most lacking are data comparing the efficacy of different lasers that can be used to treat the same condition, and data on the long term benefits of laser treatment.
authors.affiliation: Lions Laser Skin Centre, Vancouver General Hospital, British Columbia, Canada.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Lui
mesh_terms: D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003880:Dermatology / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome