Treatment of Sebaceous Hyperplasia with Pulsed Dye Laser | ||
| The Medical Journal of Cairo University | ||
| Article 91, Volume 87, June, June 2019, Pages 2159-2164 PDF (498.66 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/mjcu.2019.54369 | ||
| Authors | ||
| LAILA M. MOHAMMED, M.D.; ARWA M. HASSAN, M.D.; EMAN E. EL-SHOBARY, M.Sc. | ||
| The Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Abstract Background: Sebaceous hyperplasias are benign skin lesions mostly seen on the face. These lesions are a common cosmetic concern but are difficult to be treated, as the entire sebaceous gland needs to be destroyed. Multiple treatment modalities have been employed for the management of seba-ceous hyperplasia but some therapies are associated with side effects and recurrence rates. The pulsed dye laser may be an effective and safe alternative treatment option. Aim of Study: To evaluate the efficacy of pulsed dye laser in treating sebaceous hyperplasia. Patients and Methods: Twenty patients with a total of 72 sebaceous hyperplasia lesions were treated by 1-3 sessions of pulsed dye laser, two weeks apart (with parameters of hand piece 7, fluence 9-12J/cm2, pulse width 1.5ms, rate 1HZ and air cooling). The patients were assessed clinically to evaluate the efficacy and safety of PDL. Results: 83.3% of lesions responded to treatment, with complete reduction in 46 lesions (63.9%) and partial reduction in 14 lesions (19.4%). Treatment was well tolerated with no side effects and high patient satisfaction. Conclusion: Pulsed dye laser is effective and safe as a monotherapy for treating sebaceous hyperplasia. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Sebaceous hyperplasia – Pulsed dye laser | ||
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