A B Garrett1, S Shieh. 1. Department of Dermatology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23298-0144, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Vascular lesions occurring in African-American patients are often not treated because of the risk of local side effects. OBJECTIVE: The study was to determine the efficacy of the flashlamp-pumped dye (FLPD) laser in the treatment of vascular malformations in African-American patients. METHODS: All lesions in three patients were treated with the FLPD laser using a 585 nm wavelength, 5 mm spot size, 450 pulse width, and fluences ranging from 6.5 to 8.5j per cm2. CONCLUSION: The FLPD was effective in treating vascular malformations. Transient changes in colour and skin texture occurred at the treated sites.
BACKGROUND:Vascular lesions occurring in African-American patients are often not treated because of the risk of local side effects. OBJECTIVE: The study was to determine the efficacy of the flashlamp-pumped dye (FLPD) laser in the treatment of vascular malformations in African-American patients. METHODS: All lesions in three patients were treated with the FLPD laser using a 585 nm wavelength, 5 mm spot size, 450 pulse width, and fluences ranging from 6.5 to 8.5j per cm2. CONCLUSION: The FLPD was effective in treating vascular malformations. Transient changes in colour and skin texture occurred at the treated sites.