title: [Nonablative fractional lasers: Acne scars and other indications].
abstract: Nonablative photothermolysis has become an established technique in laser dermatology. It is mainly used for restructuring dermal connective tissue in order to treat, for example, acne scars or solar elastosis. It is also applied to the treatment of melasma and other benign cutaneous pigment disorders. This article discusses various indications in light of published observations and with regard to practical considerations.
authors.affiliation: Dermatologische Gemeinschaftspraxis, Pasinger Bahnhofsplatz1, 81241, München, Deutschland. degitz@hautpraxis.de.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Degitz
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000628:therapy*; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000628:therapy*; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D019583:Dose Fractionation, Radiation; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D028022:Low-Level Light Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D057896:Striae Distensae / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Fractional photothermolysis; Hyperpigmentation; Laser dermatology; Melasma; Striae distensae