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Which of the following is/are the side effects of using an argon laser?

A
Hypopigmentation
B
Crusting
C
Keloid formation
D
All of the above
High-Yield Explanation
Argon Laser Wavelength 488-514 nm The penetration depth of 1mm, which can be increased by cooling Side effects: crusting and possible blistering of the skin, irreversible hypopigmentation, transient hyperpigmentation, punctate, atrophic or hyperophic scars, keloid formation Reference : AK Khurana Comprehensive Ophthalmology, 6th edition, pg no. 461 - 462

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