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Benign Tumors and Organoid Nevi

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The group of indications regarding benign tumors and organoid nevi is very heterogeneous. Ablative lasers (CO2 and Erbium:YAG laser) are mainly used for therapy. In case there is an additional vascular component, the (additional) use of vascular specific lasers makes sense (long-pulsed Nd:YAG and dye laser). The recurrence rates are often not negligible. Sufficient sun protection is especially important after deeper ablations. Pretherapeutic biopsies are important.

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Hammes, S. (2011). Benign Tumors and Organoid Nevi. In: Raulin, C., Karsai, S. (eds) Laser and IPL Technology in Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-03438-1_4

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