Fractional photothermolysis for the treatment of granuloma annulare: a case report.

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:

To date, reports on the safe and effective laser treatment of disseminated granuloma annulare (GA) are still limited.

STUDY DESIGN/PATIENT AND METHODS:

A 58-year-old Caucasian female with disseminated GA was treated with fractional photothermolysis (FP) using a 1,440-nm Nd:YAG laser. Four lesions on the patient's left upper arm were defined as the "test region" with the remaining untreated areas serving as controls.

RESULTS:

A complete remission was achieved after two to three treatment sessions. Treatments were well tolerated. Due to the controlled study design, a spontaneous remission was unlikely.

CONCLUSION:

We conclude that FP may be a potentially efficacious therapeutic approach and should be considered in managing generalized GA.

• Authors: Syrus Karsai, Stefan Hammes, Arno Rütten, Christian Raulin
• Journal: Lasers in surgery and medicine (Lasers Surg Med) Vol. 40 Issue 5 Pg. 319-22 (Jul 2008) ISSN: 0196-8092 [Print] United States
• PMID: 18563743 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Female
• Granuloma Annulare (pathology, surgery)
• Humans
• Laser Therapy (methods)
• Middle Aged