An overview on the role of CO2 laser in general dermatology

Claudio Conforti; Roberta Vezzoni; Roberta Giuffrida; Annatonia Fai; Sara Fadda; Giovanni Francesco Marangi; Paolo Persichetti; Domenico Piccolo; Francesco Segreto; Iris Zalaudek; Caterina Dianzani

doi:10.1111/dth.14692

An overview on the role of CO₂ laser in general dermatology

Dermatol Ther. 2021 Mar;34(2):e14692. doi: 10.1111/dth.14692. Epub 2021 Jan 24.

Affiliations

¹ Dermatology and Venereology Department, University of Trieste, Ospedale Maggiore di Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
² Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Dermatology, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
³ Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, Dermatology Section, Campus Bio-Medico, University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
⁴ Skin Center - Dermo Aesthetic Laser Centers, Avezzano, Italy.

PMID: 33351990
DOI: 10.1111/dth.14692

Abstract

Among different laser types, the carbon dioxide (CO₂ ) 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 CO₂ laser in dermatology, focusing on the treatment of infective, neoplastic, and antiaesthetic lesions.

Keywords: CO2 laser; dermatology; laser; resurfacing.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Carbon Dioxide
Dermatology*
Humans
Laser Therapy*
Lasers, Gas* / therapeutic use

Substances

Carbon Dioxide