title: Laser treatment of acne, psoriasis, leukoderma, and scars.
abstract: Lasers frequently are used by dermatologists for their multiple aesthetic applications, but they also can be used to treat a variety of medical dermatology conditions. Conditions such as acne vulgaris, psoriasis, and vitiligo can all be successfully treated with laser, thereby providing the patient with additional therapeutic options. Lasers have also been used for years to improve the appearance of scars. The newer fractionated lasers have been especially effective in enhancing the clinical outcomes of scar revision.
authors.affiliation: Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery, 1430 K Street, Washington, DC 20005, USA. drailan@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Divya
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Railan
authors.forename: Tina S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Alster
mesh_terms: D002921:Cicatrix / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D054025:Lasers, Dye / Q000627:therapeutic use; D054020:Lasers, Gas / Q000627:therapeutic use; D028022:Low-Level Light Therapy; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000532:radiotherapy*