A pilot study of a novel dual - pulsed 1064 nm Q-switched Nd: YAG laser to treat Riehl's melanosis. (December 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chung, Bo Young; Kim, Jeong Eun; Ko, Joo Yeon; Chang, Sung Eun
• Is Part Of: Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy. Volume 16:Number 6(2014:Dec.)
• Page Start: 290
• Page End: 292
• Publication Date: 2014-12
• Subjects: Riehl's melanosis -- Nd: YAG laser -- dual pulse; Skin -- Laser surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; 617.477
• DOI: 10.3109/14764172.2014.946054
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1476-4172

Abstract

Abstract: The treatment of Riehl's melanosis is difficult and challenging. Recently, a low-fluence 1064-nm quality (Q)-switched neodymium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd: YAG) laser method, referred to as 'laser toning', has been used in the treatment of melasma in Asian countries. We present here a series of cases of Riehl's melanosis that were treated effectively with a novel Q-switched Nd: YAG laser that was operated as a dual-pulse at half-fluence and 140-μs intervals.