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Excimer lasers contain a mixture of a noble inert gas and a halogen,
which form excited dimers only in the activated state. High-energy
current is used to produce these dimers, which have a very short
lifetime, and after their fast dissociation they release the excitation
energy through ultraviolet photons. The application of these lasers
proved to be successful in medicine, including the field of
ophthalmology, cardiology, angiology, dentistry, orthopaedics, and, in
recent years, dermatology. For medical purposes, the 193-nm argon
fluoride, the 248-nm krypton fluoride, the 351-nm xenon fluoride, and
the 308-nm xenon chloride lasers are used. Recently, the 308-nm xenon
chloride laser has gained much attention as a very effective treatment
modality in dermatological disorders. It was successfully utilized in
psoriasis; later, it proved to be useful in handling other
light-sensitive skin disorders and even in the treatment of allergic
rhinitis. This review summarizes the possible applications of this
promising tool in dermatology.
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