The 585-nm PDL is effective and safe in improving the quality and cosmetic appearance of surgical scars in skin types I-IV starting on the day of suture removal.

MMS is an effective treatment of DFSP.

background. Basal cell nevus syndrome (BCNS) is an inherited condition marked by multiple basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) associated with several other abnormalities. Various treatment modalities have been used to eradicate these tumors. However, recurrences and scarring limit their use. objective. To evaluate the treatment of multiple BCCs associated with BCNS. methods. We describe three cases of BCNS in which multiple BCCs were effectively treated with ultrapulse CO 2 laser. Post-operative Mohs micrographic surgical sections (thin sections looking for residual tumor) verified complete histologic clearance of the tumors. results. All three patients were effectively treated with ultrapulse CO 2 laser. Minimal scarring was noted at follow-up. conclusion. Ultrapulse CO 2 laser can be used to effectively treat small BCCs in low-risk areas associated with BCNS with minimal posttreatment scarring.

Er:YAG laser resurfacing of the hands, forearms, and neck may be safely performed. Topical anesthesia alone is inadequate, healing takes up to 3 weeks, and cosmetic improvement is minimal with the parameters used in this study.

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