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Depigmentation with Q-switched Nd:YAG laser in universal vitiligo: a long-term follow-up study of 4 years.
Lasers in Medical Science 2017 May
Q-switched (QS) lasers are used for depigmentation in universal vitiligo, but there is limited data on long-term results after laser treatment. This study was conducted to assess the safety and long-term follow-up results of QS Nd:YAG laser treatment in combination with need-based topical depigmentation therapy for universal vitiligo. A retrospective study was performed on patients with universal vitiligo who had received QS Nd:YAG laser treatment from 2010 to 2013. All patients were contacted and called for follow-up. Patients who reported were assessed clinically and information regarding adverse effects and relapse (repigmentation) in the follow-up period were obtained. Any need for topical depigmenting creams or other interventions and overall satisfaction to treatment were also documented. Records of 34 patients were retrieved, out of whom 28 cases reported for the follow-up visit. Duration of follow-up ranged from 2 to 5 years (mean, 2.78). No long-term adverse effects were reported and the majority of patients were highly satisfied with treatment. Satisfactory results with >90% clearance of pigment was reported by 89.3% (25/28) of patients, out of whom 72% (18/25) had retained the therapeutic effect with the use of sunscreens with/without intermittent topical depigmentation therapies. In seven cases, partial to complete relapse was observed. QS Nd:YAG laser is an effective tool for treating residual pigmentation in universal vitiligo, and the therapeutic effect can be maintained in most cases with regular sunscreen use and need-based topical therapies.
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