The use of Q-switched Nd:YAG laser in the treatment of superficial pigmented lesions in Koreans.

AIM: There are still insufficient clinical reports concerning quality-switched Nd:YAG laser (QSNYL) in the treatment of superficial pigmented lesions in Asians. The purpose of this study was to analyse the efficacy and side effect profiles of QSNYL-assisted pigment removal in brown skin.

METHODS

A total of 71 patients, presenting a wide gamut of superficial epidermal lesions, were treated with QSNYL. Clinical responses were assessed by comparing photographs that were taken serially in every treatment.

RESULTS

Treatment using the QSNYL is reported individually for the various superficial pigmented lesions in the skin of Korean patients.

CONCLUSION

QSNYL may be a beneficial alternative tool for the treatment of a number of benign pigmented lesions including freckles, lentigines and unilateral lentiginosis.