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DERMATOLOGIC LASERS: THREE DECADES OF PROGRESS

1992; Wiley; Volume: 31; Issue: 9 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1365-4362.1992.tb03974.x

1365-4632

Tina S. Alster, Steven R. Kohn,

Nail Diseases and Treatments

International Journal of DermatologyVolume 31, Issue 9 p. 601-610 DERMATOLOGIC LASERS: THREE DECADES OF PROGRESS TINA S. ALSTER M.D., Corresponding Author TINA S. ALSTER M.D. Departments of Dermatology and Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington DC, and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York.Address for correspondence: Tina S. Alster, M.D., Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery, 2311 M Street, N.W., Suite 504, Washington, DC 20037.Search for more papers by this authorSTEVEN R. KOHN M.D., STEVEN R. KOHN M.D. Departments of Dermatology and Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington DC, and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York.Search for more papers by this author TINA S. ALSTER M.D., Corresponding Author TINA S. ALSTER M.D. Departments of Dermatology and Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington DC, and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York.Address for correspondence: Tina S. Alster, M.D., Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery, 2311 M Street, N.W., Suite 504, Washington, DC 20037.Search for more papers by this authorSTEVEN R. KOHN M.D., STEVEN R. KOHN M.D. Departments of Dermatology and Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington DC, and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York.Search for more papers by this author First published: September 1992 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-4362.1992.tb03974.xCitations: 5AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References 1 Caruth, JAS, McKenzie, AL. Medical lasers: science and clinical applications. 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