During the last 30 years, the use of lasers in dermatology has gone far beyond the spectrum of aesthetic and cosmetic applications. Techniques are more than simple removal by CO2 Laser. Increasing knowledge, understanding, and experience have helped to effectively treat numerous important skin diseaes by the use of lasers. However, high-quality clinical trials are sparse in this domain. Consequently, so far only the treatment of hemangiomas and warts is a laser indication reimbursed by insurance companies. This article discusses three types of skin diseases where substantial progress has been reported in the scientific literature in 2016, namely pigmentary disorders, vascular diseases, and inflammatory dermatoses.