Laser thermal therapy of benign skin tumours: Review and update

Author: Klein Annette   Bäumler Wolfgang   Landthaler Michael   Babilas Philipp  

Publisher: Informa Healthcare

ISSN: 1464-5157

Source: International Journal of Hyperthermia, Vol.27, Iss.8, 2011-12, pp. : 762-770

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Abstract

The goal of this review is to provide an overview on laser treatment of benign skin tumours and recent developments in this field. Ablational laser systems are established treatment devices for benign skin tumours. They obtain good cosmetic results with mostly minimal side-effects. Recently, fractional laser devices or combination of laser therapy with photodynamic therapy has gained attention in this field. However, there is a lack of randomised, controlled trials for laser treatment of benign skin tumours.