The use of the low-fluence 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser in a female with contraindications to systemic anti-acne therapy.

Abstract

To date, reports on the safe and effective treatment of severe inflammatory facial acne with the low-fluence 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser are limited.The authors report a case of treatment for severe inflammatory acne in a pregnant Asian female (Fitzpatrick skin type IV) with the low fluence 1064 nm Nd-YAG laser.These findings suggest that this modality may be a safe, effective, and well-tolerated alternative for patients with acne who have contraindications to the use of systemic anti-acne therapies.

• Authors: Jason S Ballin, Nathan S Uebelhoer
• Journal: Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD (J Drugs Dermatol) Vol. 8 Issue 11 Pg. 1025-6 (Nov 2009) ISSN: 1545-9616 [Print] United States
• PMID: 19894370 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Acne Vulgaris (surgery)
• Adult
• Asian People
• Female
• Humans
• Lasers, Solid-State (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Pregnancy
• Pregnancy Complications (surgery)
• Severity of Illness Index