Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis improved with fractional 1927-nm laser treatments

Abstract

Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis (DSAP) is an inherited disorder of keratinization readily diagnosed through clinical and histologic examination. While generally benign in nature, the lesions can have profound psychosocial implications for patients. Although no cure exists, a number of treatment modalities, from topical medications to laser and light devices, have been reported with variable success. The authors report two cases of DSAP treated with the 1927-nm thulium fiber fractional laser along with a review of the treatment literature for DSAP. This therapy is convenient and safe with nearly no downtime or morbidity associated with pigment or textural changes.

KEYWORDS:

• 1927-fractional laser
• disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis
• fractional laser
• non-ablative laser

Declaration of interest

The authors have nothing to disclose, financially, relational, or otherwise.