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Shen Lingyue
China
Research Article
Pilot Trial of a New Laser Protocol for Melisma Using Q-Switched Nd: YAG Laser
Author(s): Dong Yiyun, Zhou Guoyu, Shen Lingyue, Li Pingping, Xu Qing
Dong Yiyun, Zhou Guoyu, Shen Lingyue, Li Pingping, Xu Qing
Background: Low-fluence 1064 nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser has recently been popular in the treatment of melasma but with dissatisfaction of a high recurrence and adverse effects in our practice. The optimal regime of 1,064- nm QS-Nd:YAG laser in the treatment of melasma is not established. It raises a question as to whether we can explore the possibility of a new treatment model.
Objectives: To establish a new laser regime of treatment using 1064 nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser of melasma in Chinese patients, which on the hypothesis to decrease the melanosome without destroying the normal balance of production and transportation of melanin.
Materials and Methods: 35 Chinese with melasma were treated with the 1064 nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser (4-mm spot size, 4.5 J/cm² fluence, one pass) at 4-week interval for an averag.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9554.1000229