Benign tumors and organoid nevi

Abstract

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. © 2011 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.