[Effective removal of certain skin pigment spots (lentigines) using the Q-switched ruby laser].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To determine the results of treatment of lentigines with the so-called Q-switched ruby laser (QSRL).

DESIGN:

Descriptive.

SETTING:

Netherlands Institute for Pigment Disorders. Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

METHOD:

In 15 patients (nine women and six men), QSRL treatment was applied to solar lentigines (to patients), labial lentigines (2), segmental lentigines (2) and lentigo simplex (1): The light energy ranged from 3 to 10 J/sq.cm.

RESULTS:

In 11 of 15 patients, one treatment session sufficed to remove the lesion completely. Acute side effects were slight and transient. Six months after the treatment, none of the patients showed recurrences or scar formation. No hypo- or depigmentations were seen.

CONCLUSION:

In the cases described. QSRL is a successful treatment for lentigines. For lesions of this nature. QSRL is to be preferred above conventional forms of therapy, such as cryotherapy, chemical peeling and abrasion.

• Authors: M D Njoo, W Westerhof
• Journal: Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde (Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd) Vol. 141 Issue 7 Pg. 327-30 (Feb 15 1997) ISSN: 0028-2162 [Print] Netherlands
• Vernacular Title: Effectieve verwijdering van bepaalde huidpigmentvlekken (lentigines) met de 'Q-switched ruby laser'.
• PMID: 9132606 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Aged
• Child
• Female
• Humans
• Laser Therapy (methods)
• Lentigo (surgery)
• Male
• Middle Aged