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Q-switched Nd:YAG Laser to Treat Nevomelanocytic Nevi.

AbstractBACKGROUND:
Q-switched Nd:YAG laser, a melanin pigment-specific laser was used to treat melanocytic nevi in Indian patients.
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.
AuthorsSg Parasramani, Cm Oberai, Kr Amonkar, S Naik
JournalJournal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery (J Cutan Aesthet Surg) Vol. 2 Issue 2 Pg. 88-91 (Jul 2009) ISSN: 0974-5157 [Electronic] India
PMID20808596 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

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