Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser Therapy of Acquired Bilateral Nevus of Ota-like Macules
Annals of Dermatology
;
: 255-260, 2009.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-49900
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Acquired bilateral nevus of Ota-like macules (ABNOM) is a dermal pigmented lesion common in individuals of Oriental origin. The Q-switched NdYAG laser (QSNYL) has been used successfully to treat a variety of benign, dermal, pigmented lesions, including nevus of Ota lesions. The similarity between ABNOM and nevus of Ota suggested that QSNYL may also be effective in the former.OBJECTIVE:
To determine the efficacy and side-effect profiles of QSNYL treatment of ABNOM in Korean patients.METHODS:
Of 42 Korean patients with ABNOM, 29 were treated with QSNYL (1,064 nm, 3 mm spot size, fluence 8~9.5 J/cm2), for up to 10 sessions each. Clinical photographs were taken before and after treatment. Lesion clearance was graded and complications such as hyperpigmentation, scarring, hypopigmentation, and erythema were assessed.RESULTS:
Of the 29 treated patients, 19 (66%) showed excellent or good results. Of the patients who were treated more than 3 times, 76% showed good to excellent results. Two patients experienced post-laser hyperpigmentation (PLH), which persisted for more than one month, but no patient experienced persistent erythema or hypertrophic scarring.CONCLUSION:
QSNYL is safe and effective in the treatment of ABNOM in Korean patients. Short-interval repetitive treatment is especially useful in improving therapeutic results and reducing PLH.
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Assunto principal:
Nevo de Ota
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Cicatriz
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Hipopigmentação
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Hiperpigmentação
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Cicatriz Hipertrófica
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Eritema
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Terapia a Laser
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Nevo
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Annals of Dermatology
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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