Treatment of atrophoderma of Pasini and Pierini-associated hyperpigmentation with the Q-switched alexandrite laser: A clinical, histologic, and ultrastructural appraisal

Arpey, Christopher J.; Patel, Dipa S.; Stone, Mary Seabury; Qiang-Shao, Jian; Moore, Kenneth C.

doi:10.1002/1096-9101(2000)27:3<206::aid-lsm2>3.0.co;2-1

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“…After three exposures, a clear clinical improvement was observed, as a 50% diminution in hyperpigmentation was obtained. No adverse reactions were reported during the treatment cycle [ 63 ].…”

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Laser Therapy for the Treatment of Morphea: A Systematic Review of Literature

Szczepanik-Kułak

Michalska-Jakubus

Krasowska

2021

JCM

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Morphea, also known as localized scleroderma (LoS), comprises a set of autoimmune sclerotic skin diseases. It is characterized by inflammation and limited thickening and induration of the skin; however, in some cases, deeper tissues might also be involved. Although morphea is not considered a life-threatening disease, the apparent cosmetic disfigurement, functional or psychosocial impairment affects multiple fields of patients’ quality of life. Therapy for LoS is often unsatisfactory with numerous treatments that have only limited effectiveness or considerable side effects. Due to the advances in the application of lasers and their possible beneficial effects, the aim of this study is to review the reported usage of laser in morphea. We present a systematic review of available literature, performed with MEDLINE, Cinahl, Central, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases. We identified a total of twenty relevant studies (MEDLINE n = 10, Cinahl n = 1, Central n = 0, Scopus n = 2, Web of Science n = 5, Google Scholar n = 2) using laser therapy for LoS. Eight studies were focused on the use of PDL, six on fractional lasers (CO2 and Er:YAG), four on excimer, and two on either alexandrite or Nd:YAG.

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Laser Therapy for the Treatment of Morphea: A Systematic Review of Literature

Szczepanik-Kułak

Michalska-Jakubus

Krasowska

2021

JCM

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“…Systemic steroids, antimalarials, d-penicillamine, and phototherapy have been reported to be effective in some cases. Q-switched alexandrite laser has found to be effective in diminishing the hyperpigmentation (9).…”

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confidence: 99%

Multiple depressed plaques over back in a young boy

Bhanja

Chakraborty

Sil

2020

Paediatrics &Amp; Child Health

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“…Topical calcineurin inhibitors were found to have variable responses . Q‐switched alexandrite laser has also resulted in some clinical improvement of hyperpigmented lesions …”

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confidence: 99%