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The Efficacy of Q-Switched ND:YAG 1064 nm Laser in Recalcitrant Macular Amyloidosis: A Case Report.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology : JDD 2016 November 2
Macular amyloidosis typically presents as small, dusky-brown or greyish pigmented macules, the result of altered keratin deposition. Treatment of these hyperpigmented regions with topical and systemic therapies remains challenging, however Q-Switched neodymi- um-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (ND:YAG) laser has proven to be an effective treatment modality to reduce hyperpigmentation. In this case report we investigated the ef cacy of Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser treatment on a 34-year old woman with recalcitrant macular amyloidosis who failed to respond to over-the-counter bleaching creams. The patient was treated with 7 treatment sessions of Q- Switched Nd:YAG laser at one month intervals. According to our photographic analysis and patient self-assessment, the patient ap- peared to improve with each treatment session. Post-recurrence of the lesion after reaction to Triluma ( uocoinolone actetonide 0.01%, hydroquinone 4%, tretinoin 0.05%), the patient has been continuing to respond well to a second round of treatment with Q-switched Nd:YAG laser at 1064 nm. <em>J Drugs Dermatol. 2016;15(11):1456-1458.</em>.
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