title: Medical applications of resurfacing lasers.
abstract: The medical applications of resurfacing lasers are expanding every year. They are formidable instruments for removing the unwanted top layers of the skin. We must keep the following question in mind when facing a challenging dermatologic entity: would it benefit from elimination of the epidermis and upper dermis? If the answer is yes, we know we might just have the perfect tool.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Diego, USA.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ruiz-Esparza
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000601:surgery; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery