Abstract | BACKGROUND: OBJECTIVE: To assess the clinical response of nevi to Q-switched Nd:YAG laser of 1064 nm wavelength. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Nineteen patients received an average of 2.57 treatments with Q-switched Nd:YAG laser of 1064 nm wavelength, repetition rate of 10 Hz, 10 nanoseconds pulse width, and spot size of 4 mm to 6 mm with a fluence ranging from 4 to 9.7 joules/cm(2). The clinical end point of the laser treatment was brisk whitening. The response was assessed by using a global assessment score. RESULTS: The clinical global assessment score showed excellent response in 8/19 patients and good response in 6/19 patients. CONCLUSION: The Q-switched Nd:YAG laser of 1064 nm wavelength resulted in significant improvement (lightening) of nevi.
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Authors | Sg Parasramani, Cm Oberai, Kr Amonkar, S Naik |
Journal | Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery
(J Cutan Aesthet Surg)
Vol. 2
Issue 2
Pg. 88-91
(Jul 2009)
ISSN: 0974-5157 [Electronic] India |
PMID | 20808596
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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