title: The use of lasers in dermatology.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Leeds Dermatology Laser Centre, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds LS1 3EX.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Sheehan-Dare
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D006454:Hemoglobins; D008543:Melanins