An overview on the role of CO 2 laser in general dermatology.

Authors :: Conforti C
Vezzoni R
Giuffrida R
Fai A
Fadda S
Marangi GF
Persichetti P
Piccolo D
Segreto F
Zalaudek I
Dianzani C
Source :: Dermatologic therapy [Dermatol Ther] 2021 Mar; Vol. 34 (2), pp. e14692. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Jan 24.
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: Among different laser types, the carbon dioxide (CO <subscript>2</subscript> ) 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 CO <subscript>2</subscript> laser in dermatology, focusing on the treatment of infective, neoplastic, and antiaesthetic lesions.<br /> (© 2020 Wiley Periodicals LLC.)