Efficacy of Q-Switched ND: Yag Laser in Hyperpigmentation
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 4
Abstract
Background; Hyperpigmentary skin disorders affecting the exposed part of the body, particularly face, produce a severe cosmetic defect, becomes a source of considerable mental stress. In spite of tremendous advances in the field of basic concepts of melanin pigmentation, a regularly effective, predictable and safe treatment for hyperpigmentary skin disorders is yet to be developed. It is decided to find out the effect of Q-switched Nd : YAG laser in the treatment of hyperpigmentary disorders. Aims And Objectives Of The Study: To assess the effect of Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser in hyperpigmentary disorders, to observe the side effects of Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser during and after treatment. Materials & Methods: A prospective analytical study was conducted in the department of dermatology, Government Stanley Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu for a period of 18 months. Cases with epidermal hyperpigmentation ,Dermal or mixed Hyperpigmentation. Results: In our study, Q - switched Nd : YAG (1064 nm) gave excellent results in tattoos. Very good results were noted in freckles. Becker’s nevus, nevus of Ota and Café -au -lait macules yielded variable results with high risk of recurrence. Poor response was noted in melasma and lentigines. Conclusion: Q- switched Nd:YAG laser is a well tolerated and good modality of treatment for tattoos and freckles without compromising the cosmetic aspects .
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Dr. Mythili Chandrasekaran, Dr. Arul Pachamuthu
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