| Comparison of the 585 nm pulse dye laser and the short pulsed CO2 laser in the treatment of striae distensae in skin types IV and VI. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 10469073 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: Striae distensae, or stretch marks, are a very common cosmetic problem. The successful management of stretch marks has long been a source of frustration and curiosity for both the clinician and the researcher. Recent studies suggest lasers may have a role in their management. As yet, no study has reported on the effects of either of these lasers in the treatment of stretch marks on persons with skin types 4 to 6. OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy of short pulsed CO2 laser and pulsed dye laser for the treatment of stretch marks in skin types 4, 5, and 6. METHODS: Four patients were initially enrolled in the study. All were female with abdominal stretch marks, present for a range of 8 to 19 years. The patients had skin types ranging from 4 to 6. The test area consisted of a stretch mark long enough to be divided into three contiguous 2 cm sections, labeled A, B, and C. Section A served as the short pulsed CO2 test site, section B served as a control, while section C served as the 585 nm pulsed dye site. Patients were seen for evaluation after 1 week, then every 4 weeks for a total of 20 weeks. Patients were evaluated subjectively by the investigators, and the patients' own self-evaluation was reported as well. RESULTS: Following the 585 nm pulse dye laser, at 20 week follow-up patients with type 4 skin showed no improvement, while type 6 skin showed hyperpigmentation. The short pulsed CO2 test site showed persistent erythema in type 4 skin and marked hyperpigmentation in type 6 skin. CONCLUSIONS: For patients with types 4, 5, and 6 skin, laser treatment of striae should be avoided or used with great caution. |
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Authors:
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K Nouri; R Romagosa; T Chartier; L Bowes; J M Spencer |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] Volume: 25 ISSN: 1076-0512 ISO Abbreviation: Dermatol Surg Publication Date: 1999 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-08-16 Completed Date: 2000-08-16 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9504371 Medline TA: Dermatol Surg Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 368-70 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Dermatology, University of Miami, Florida 33101, USA. |
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Carbon Dioxide Elastic Tissue / pathology, surgery Erythema / etiology Female Humans Hyperpigmentation / etiology Laser Therapy* / adverse effects, instrumentation, methods* Lasers / adverse effects Skin / pathology*, physiopathology, surgery* Treatment Outcome |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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124-38-9/Carbon Dioxide |
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