Treatment of vascular lesions in pigmented skin with the pulsed dye laser.

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Vascular lesions occurring in African-American patients are often not treated because of the risk of local side effects.

OBJECTIVE:

The study was to determine the efficacy of the flashlamp-pumped dye (FLPD) laser in the treatment of vascular malformations in African-American patients.

METHODS:

All lesions in three patients were treated with the FLPD laser using a 585 nm wavelength, 5 mm spot size, 450 pulse width, and fluences ranging from 6.5 to 8.5j per cm2.

CONCLUSION:

The FLPD was effective in treating vascular malformations. Transient changes in colour and skin texture occurred at the treated sites.

• Authors: A B Garrett, S Shieh
• Journal: Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery (J Cutan Med Surg) Vol. 4 Issue 1 Pg. 36-9 (Jan 2000) ISSN: 1203-4754 [Print] United States
• PMID: 10689226 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Child
• Female
• Humans
• Infant
• Laser Therapy
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Port-Wine Stain (therapy)
• Skin Pigmentation