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. 2017 Jul 23;5(4):526-530.
doi: 10.3889/oamjms.2017.130. eCollection 2017 Jul 25.

An Overview of Laser in Dermatology: The Past, the Present and … the Future (?)

Serena Gianfaldoni  1 , Georgi Tchernev  2 , Uwe Wollina  3 , Massimo Fioranelli  4 , Maria Grazia Roccia  5 , Roberto Gianfaldoni  1 , Torello Lotti  6
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An Overview of Laser in Dermatology: The Past, the Present and … the Future (?)

Serena Gianfaldoni et al. Open Access Maced J Med Sci. .

Abstract

The authors discuss a brief history of lasers and their use in dermatology. Although the excellent results achieved by the use of laser in dermatology, this special treatment modality is in continuous evolution. At present, new devices have been under development for the therapy of different kind of diseases, while lasers, already in use, has been changing, in order to be more secure, effective and be useful in many others disorders.

Keywords: Goldman; continuous evolution; dermatology; history; laser.

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