Clinical efficacy of 1,444nm Nd:YAG laser for xanthelasma palpebrarum.
J Cosmet Laser Ther
; 22(3): 141-145, 2020 Apr 02.
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ABSTRACT
Xanthelasma palpebrarum (XP) does not regress spontaneously and most patients complain of cosmetic discomfort. This study presents the results of treatment of XP using 1,444 nm NdYAG laser. We aim to evaluate the clinical efficacy of a 1,444 nm NdYAG laser in XP. Twenty-eight patients with XP treated with 1,444 nm NdYAG laser were analyzed retrospectively. A physician scored the results based on the reduction of the initial lesion area under six categories. The results were scored as follows no effect (0% clearing of xanthelasma area), some response (1-24% clearing), moderate response (25-49% clearing), marked response (50-74% clearing), satisfactory result (75-99% clearing), and excellent result (100% clearing). Twelve patients (42.8%) showed excellent clearance and 10 patients (35.7%) had clearance greater than 75%. Overall, 24 patients (85.7%) showed improvement higher than 50%. Half of the patients (14 patients) ended the treatment with satisfactory results with one treatment session. Including seven patients who ended the treatment after two laser sessions, 21 patients (75%) reported satisfactory results and ended the treatment after 1 to 2 laser sessions. XP treatment with 1,444 nm NdYAG laser showed promising results. We believe it can be an effective and safe treatment modality for XP.
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Neoplasias Cutáneas
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Xantomatosis
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Terapia por Láser
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Láseres de Estado Sólido
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Humans
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2020
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