title: [Dermatologic laser surgery].
abstract: In this article we give an overview of which skin conditions that are currently treated with laser and explains the basic principles of treatment. In addition, we summarize recommendations of the Danish Dermatological Society for demarcation of medical treatments which can be provided free of charge from cosmetic self-payment treatments.
authors.affiliation: lenhed@rm.dk.
authors.forename: Lene
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hedelund
authors.forename: Berit C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Carlsen
authors.forename: Hans Bredsted
authors.initials: HB
authors.lastname: Lomholt
authors.forename: Susanne
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Vissing
authors.forename: Merete
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hædersdal
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000150:complications; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D006628:Hirsutism / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D017445:Skin Diseases, Vascular / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013653:Tattooing; D013684:Telangiectasis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery