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Many of the features of lasers that make them of such value in dermatology can also be hazardous to patients and staff. This chapter will address the nature of the hazards presented by medical lasers and the mechanisms and practices to minimise them.
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Lanigan, S.W. (2000). The Safe Use of Lasers in Dermatology. In: Lasers in Dermatology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-0437-7_2
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