Clinical Dermatology

Laser Program

The University of Massachusetts Dermatology laser program is directed by Mark J. Scharf, M.D. The program utilizes many types of lasers including the following:

• Carbon Dioxide laser
• Pulsed Dye laser
• V Beam laser
• Q switched Ruby laser
• Q switched Nd:Yag laser
• Long pulsed Nd:Yag laser

Lasers are used to treat a variety of skin conditions including the following:

• Port Wine Stains - in both adults and children
• Blood Vessel growths such as telangectasias, hemangiomas, rosacea and spider veins
• Warts
• Tattoos: amateur, professional and traumatic
• Birthmarks
• Hair reduction