%0 Journal Article
%T Updates on Lasers in Dermatology.
%A Patel AD
%A Chopra R
%A Avram M
%A Sakamoto FH
%A Kilmer S
%A Anderson RR
%A Ibrahimi OA
%J Dermatol Clin
%V 42
%N 1
%D 2024 Jan
%M 37977682
%F 3.645
%R 10.1016/j.det.2023.07.004
%X The introduction of selective photothermolysis by Drs. John Parrish and Rox Anderson in 1983 revolutionized how lasers are used in dermatology. The theory allowed for lasers to be used in a variety of applications both safe and effectively, and the number of applications has only expanded with time. From the first application on vascular birthmarks to more recent applications for acne, this review covers the evolution of lasers from the beginning to where we are headed.