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Evaluating the therapeutic efficacy of the 595 nm pulsed dye laser system for treating capillary malformations

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Capillary malformations are the most prevalent low-flow vascular abnormalities. We present the case of a 30-year-old woman with a lateral capillary malformation. Dermoscopy showed an erythematous background and rare telangiectatic vessels for less than 5-10% of the entire area examined. The patient underwent a single treatment session with a 595 nm pulsed dye laser (PDL). An excellent immediate response was observed at the end of the session, with a noticeable reduction in the capillary malformation confirmed at clinical follow-up two months later. Dermatoscopic and 3D photographic evaluation before and after laser treatment also documented the disappearance of the erythematous background and telangiectatic vessels.

Source: Dermatology Reports

DOI: 10.4081/dr.2024.10029

Authors: Domenico Piccolo, Chiara Retrosi, Irene Fusco, Tiziano Zingoni, Claudio Conforti

Institutions: Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico, El.En. Group (Italy)

Language: English

Topic: Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $539