Abstract |
Riehl melanosis is a rare cause of skin hyperpigmentation that typically occurs on the face and neck and is characterized by the rapid onset of gray-brown reticular pigmentation. It is theorized to be a pigmented contact dermatitis or a lichenoid immune reaction that may be caused by intrinsic as well as extrinsic factors. Treatment is challenging; laser and intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy is a common treatment for other pigmented skin conditions. IPL has been reported twice for the treatment of Riehl melanosis and we report a case of Riehl melanosis successfully treated with q-switched Nd:YAG after proving recalcitrant to IPL treatment.
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Authors | Joanne E Smucker, Joslyn S Kirby |
Journal | Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD
(J Drugs Dermatol)
Vol. 13
Issue 3
Pg. 356-8
(Mar 2014)
ISSN: 1545-9616 [Print] United States |
PMID | 24595582
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Aged
- Female
- Humans
- Lasers, Solid-State
(therapeutic use)
- Low-Level Light Therapy
(methods)
- Melanosis
(pathology, radiotherapy)
- Treatment Outcome
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