RESUMO
Melasma is a common condition affecting over six million American women. Treatment of dermal or combined melasma is difficult and does not respond well to conventional topical therapies. Various light sources have been used recently in the treatment of melasma including fractionated ablative and non-ablative lasers as well as intense pulse light. We report the use of low fluence, large spot size Q-switched, Nd:Yag laser for the treatment of melasma in skin types II-IV.
Assuntos
Lasers de Estado Sólido/uso terapêutico , Terapia com Luz de Baixa Intensidade , Melanose/radioterapia , Adulto , Face , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Melanose/patologia , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Índice de Gravidade de Doença , Pigmentação da Pele/efeitos da radiação , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
With the advancement in laser technology, there has been a recent trend in laser and light devices towards 'do it yourself' at-home use. There has been an exponential growth in devices aimed at the treatment of acne, hair removal, and psoriasis. With the exception of the at-home UVB box and excimer lasers, these systems do not require a prescription and patients may purchase the systems as over-the-counter products. Medical treatment still remains the standard of care for most conditions, but these at-home devices play a significant role in the treatment of various conditions. Media and marketing have driven the popularity of these devices and have encouraged patients to try them out. Patients are attracted to at-home devices because of the one-time cost, ease of use, convenience, and privacy of use. Naturally, despite these devices being for at-home use, there should be a level of caution adhered to when using any laser or light device.
