Pulse Dye Laser Therapy Successful for Elastosis Perforans Serpiginosa. (24th December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rinaldi, Giulia; Chacko, Alisha; Syed, Samira Batul
• Other Names: Curzio Michela Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in dermatological medicine. Volume 2019(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-12-24
• Subjects: Dermatology -- Periodicals; Skin -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.5005
• DOI: 10.1155/2019/2860746
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6463

Abstract

Abstract : Background. We describe a case of elastosis perforans serpiginosa and its successful management with PDL laser. Case Presentation. A 15-year-old male presented with a history of itchy, raised, red and unsightly lesions on the back of his neck. He was diagnosed with Elastosis Perforans Serpiginosa on tissue biopsy and underwent pulse dye laser therapy over four years with excellent results. Conclusions. Our results show that pulse dye laser therapy is a safe and effective treatment for elastosis perforans serpiginosa.