Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
Paul M Graham
5333 McAuley Dr # 5003, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, Michigan
Tanzania
Case Report
A Novel Approach to the Treatment of Sebaceous Hyperplasia and Post- Procedural Purpura with Pulsed-Dye Laser
Author(s): Paul M Graham and Stephen W EubanksPaul M Graham and Stephen W Eubanks
Background: Sebaceous hyperplasia is a benign but clinically and cosmetically unappealing lesion. Historical treatments include cauterization, cryotherapy, chemical ablation, and surgical removal, all of which increase the risk for permanent post-operative adverse effects. The pulsed-dye laser (PDL) offers a safe and effective approach to the treatment of sebaceous hyperplasia in Fitzpatrick skin types I-III, but purpura was an unacceptable trade off of this treatment. We describe a subsequent follow-up treatment aimed at reducing the resulting post-PDL purpura.Methods: Our report presents 5 patients (Fitzpatrick II-III) treated with PDL (595 nm, 5 mm spot, 20 J/cm2, 3 ms) for sebaceous hyperplasia with subsequent follow-up treatment, 24-hours later, with the same PDL (595 nm, 7 mm spot, 9 J/cm2, 6 ms, DCD 30/20) aimed at i.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9554.1000363