Picosecond alexandrite laser is superior to Q-switched Nd:YAG laser in treatment of minocycline-induced hyperpigmentation: A case study and review of the literature. (17th November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Barrett, Tom; de Zwaan, Sally
• Is Part Of: Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy. Volume 20:Number 7/8(2018)
• Page Start: 387
• Page End: 390
• Publication Date: 2018-11-17
• Subjects: Lasers and light sources -- pigmentation -- minocycline -- picosecond; Skin -- Laser surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; 617.477
• DOI: 10.1080/14764172.2017.1418514
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1476-4172

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Background: Minocycline is a commonly prescribed tetracycline antibiotic used for the treatment of a number of dermatological conditions including acne and rosacea. Long-term adverse effects of minocycline include cutaneous hyperpigmentation. Various treatment options have been suggested for the treatment of minocycline pigmentation. We report a case of a patient on long-term low-dose minocycline for the treatment of rosacea with type III minocycline hyperpigmentation. A comparison was made between Q-Switch Nd:YAG and picosecond laser over a nine 9-period with treatments spaced 1 month apart, with a clearance in the patient pigmentation after four treatments with picosecond laser.