Long pulse Alexandrite laser for recalcitrant viral warts on the hands

Abstract

EditorWarts affecting the hands in particular among other types, are a cause of physical and psychological discomfort to patients. Clearance rate with current therapeutic approaches remains low. A prospective randomised trial reported a clearance rate of 39% with cryotherapy, 24% with SA and 16% in the wait-and-see arm.1 CO 2 laser was shown to be effective in the treatment of recalcitrant periungueal warts. Its cure rate has been shown to be 64% at 12 months. 2 Several studies have reported the efficacy of

Energy-Based Devices for the Treatment of Cutaneous Verrucae: A Systematic Review

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Applications of Long-Pulse Alexandrite Laser in Cosmetic Dermatology: A Review

“…Not only that, the long-pulse alexandrite laser has also shown potential in the treatment of venous lakes of lips, recalcitrant viral warts, and basal cell nevus syndrome, but systematic studies with larger sample sizes or comparisons with different lasers are still lacking. [36][37][38] This article summarizes the following key aspects that should be considered in the application of long-pulse alexandrite laser treatment. First, reasonable treatment parameters should be selected according to the patient's skin color, lesion depth, and the content of target chromophores in the lesion.…”