[Treatment of pigmented skin lesions with argon laser irradiation]

The article gives an account of material concerning treatment of 60 patients with pigmented lesions of the skin (capillary hemangiomas, pigmented nevus, tattoos) by exposure to argon laser radiation. The optimal regimens and doses of laser radiation for discoloration of pigmented skin lesions are stated. Methodological recommendations for applying three methods fo laser treatment of extensive capillary hemangiomas are suggested. The method used by the authors for treating pigmented skin lesions produced good and satisfactory cosmetic results in 95% of cases.