The use of lasers in dermatology.
There are now a range of lasers capable of effective treatment of vascular, pigmented and other skin lesions with a high degree of selectivity. Understanding the complex interactions between laser irradiation and often diverse lesion morphology is the key to determining the appropriateness of treatment.
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Leeds Dermatology Laser Centre, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds LS1 3EX.
D006204:Hair Removal / Q000379:methods; D006454:Hemoglobins / Q000528:radiation effects; D006801:Humans; D017075:Laser Coagulation / Q000379:methods*; D008543:Melanins / Q000528:radiation effects; D019339:Port-Wine Stain / Q000601:surgery*; D013684:Telangiectasis / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D006454:Hemoglobins; D008543:Melanins