[Therapeutic use of lasers in dermatology]

In recent years, lasers have become an indispensable part of dermatotherapy. Multiple lasers allow the treatment of the most contrasting indications. Port wine stains, childhood hemangiomas, telangiectasias as well as other vascular malformations and neoplasms represent the most significant indications for laser therapy. Furthermore, modern lasers are used not only for the removal of non-professional tattoos but also for removing solar lentigines and ephelides. In principle, laser therapy of wrinkles, rhytides and actinically damaged skin is possible, but exact diagnosing and excellent treatment techniques are vital because of the possibility of severe side effects.