D H Suh1, K H Han, J H Chung. 1. Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, and Clinical Research Institute; Seoul National University Hospital, Korea.
Abstract
AIM: There are still insufficient clinical reports concerning quality-switched Nd:YAG laser (QSNYL) in the treatment of superficial pigmented lesions in Asians. The purpose of this study was to analyse the efficacy and side effect profiles of QSNYL-assisted pigment removal in brown skin. METHODS: A total of 71 patients, presenting a wide gamut of superficial epidermal lesions, were treated with QSNYL. Clinical responses were assessed by comparing photographs that were taken serially in every treatment. RESULTS: Treatment using the QSNYL is reported individually for the various superficial pigmented lesions in the skin of Korean patients. CONCLUSION: QSNYL may be a beneficial alternative tool for the treatment of a number of benign pigmented lesions including freckles, lentigines and unilateral lentiginosis.
AIM: There are still insufficient clinical reports concerning quality-switched Nd:YAG laser (QSNYL) in the treatment of superficial pigmented lesions in Asians. The purpose of this study was to analyse the efficacy and side effect profiles of QSNYL-assisted pigment removal in brown skin. METHODS: A total of 71 patients, presenting a wide gamut of superficial epidermal lesions, were treated with QSNYL. Clinical responses were assessed by comparing photographs that were taken serially in every treatment. RESULTS: Treatment using the QSNYL is reported individually for the various superficial pigmented lesions in the skin of Korean patients. CONCLUSION:QSNYL may be a beneficial alternative tool for the treatment of a number of benign pigmented lesions including freckles, lentigines and unilateral lentiginosis.