A pilot study of a novel dual - pulsed 1064 nm Q-switched Nd: YAG laser to treat Riehl's melanosis

Abstract

The treatment of Riehl's melanosis is difficult and challenging. Recently, a low-fluence 1064-nm quality (Q)-switched neodymium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd: YAG) laser method, referred to as ‘laser toning’, has been used in the treatment of melasma in Asian countries. We present here a series of cases of Riehl's melanosis that were treated effectively with a novel Q-switched Nd: YAG laser that was operated as a dual-pulse at half-fluence and 140-μs intervals.

Key Words::

• Riehl's melanosis
• Nd: YAG laser
• dual pulse

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