Treatment of inflammatory facial acne vulgaris with combination 595-nm pulsed-dye laser with dynamic-cooling-device and 1,450-nm diode laser.

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:

The 585-nm pulsed-dye laser and the 1,450-nm diode laser have been found effective for the treatment of mild-to-moderate inflammatory facial acne. This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the combined treatment with the 595-nm pulsed-dye laser and the 1,450-nm diode laser for inflammatory facial acne.

STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Fifteen patients with inflammatory facial acne were treated with a combination of the 595-nm pulsed-dye laser and the 1,450-nm diode laser. Patients' subjective response to treatment was evaluated regarding improvement in acne, acne scarring, oiliness, and redness of the skin.

RESULTS:

All patients had reductions in acne lesion counts. Mean lesion counts decreased 52% (P < 0.01), 63% (P < 0.01), and 84% (P < 0.01) after one, two, and three treatments, respectively. Patients described moderate-to-marked improvement in acne, acne scarring, and post-inflammatory erythema. Adverse effects were limited to mild, transient erythema.

CONCLUSIONS:

The combination of the 595-nm pulsed-dye laser and the 1,450-nm diode laser is safe and effective for the treatment of inflammatory facial acne, acne scarring, and post-inflammatory erythema.

• Authors: Adrienne S Glaich, Paul M Friedman, Ming H Jih, Leonard H Goldberg
• Journal: Lasers in surgery and medicine (Lasers Surg Med) Vol. 38 Issue 3 Pg. 177-80 (Mar 2006) ISSN: 0196-8092 [Print] United States
• PMID: 16180221 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
• Copyright: 2005 Wiley-Liss, Inc.

Chemical References

• Dermatologic Agents

Topics

• Acne Vulgaris (complications, therapy)
• Adolescent
• Adult
• Cicatrix (etiology, therapy)
• Cryotherapy
• Dermatologic Agents (therapeutic use)
• Face
• Female
• Humans
• Laser Therapy
• Low-Level Light Therapy
• Male
• Patient Satisfaction
• Treatment Outcome