title: Laser and energy-based devices' complications in dermatology.
abstract: Laser dermatology is an ever-expanding part of the specialty used extensively for both aesthetic and medical conditions. Advances in laser technology have led to an expansion in the number of devices available, with as a consequence an increase in the total number of complications. Fortunately, the current technology has improved greatly which adds to the safety profile of such devices; nevertheless, thorough knowledge of laser complications and how to avoid them is paramount for any practitioner who uses such technology.
authors.affiliation: a Sk:n Clinic , London , UK.
authors.forename: Firas
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Al-Niaimi
mesh_terms: D055011:Ablation Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000209:etiology; D001768:Blister / Q000209:etiology; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology; D003880:Dermatology; D004890:Erythema / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000209:etiology; D006983:Hypertrichosis / Q000209:etiology; D017496:Hypopigmentation / Q000209:etiology; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D028022:Low-Level Light Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation; D011693:Purpura / Q000209:etiology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000601:surgery*; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000209:etiology; D014581:Urticaria / Q000209:etiology
keywords: complications; intense pulsed light; lasers