An overview on the role of CO2 laser in general dermatology.

Abstract:

:Among different laser types, the carbon dioxide (CO2 ) laser remains one of the most used by dermatologists. Its usefulness has been demonstrated both for therapeutic and cosmetic purposes. This review aims to provide an overview of the applications of CO2 laser in dermatology, focusing on the treatment of infective, neoplastic, and antiaesthetic lesions.

journal_name

Dermatol Ther

journal_title

Dermatologic therapy

authors

Conforti C,Vezzoni R,Giuffrida R,Fai A,Fadda S,Marangi GF,Persichetti P,Piccolo D,Segreto F,Zalaudek I,Dianzani C

doi

10.1111/dth.14692

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2020-12-22 00:00:00

pages

e14692

eissn

1396-0296

issn

1529-8019

pub_type

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