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Experience Treating Earlobe Keloids with Laser Diode 980nm Excision Followed by Triamcinolone Infiltration
Author(s) -
Fuenmayor Pedro,
Quiñonez Hector,
Salas Reinaldo,
Pujadas Zoe
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
lasers in surgery and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.888
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1096-9101
pISSN - 0196-8092
DOI - 10.1002/lsm.23310
Subject(s) - medicine , triamcinolone acetonide , keloid , earlobe , surgery , dermabrasion , dehiscence , laser , optics , physics
Background and Objective Lasers have a favorable synergistic effect when combined with other modalities of treatment against keloids. Different types of lasers have been used with triamcinolone infiltration, resulting in promising success rates. The purpose of this study is to describe our first experience treating earlobe keloids with 980 nm laser diode excision followed by triamcinolone infiltration and present our outcomes after 24 months of follow‐up. Study Design/Materials and Methods A retrospective chart review of 11 patients with 14 earlobe keloids treated with excision using a 980 nm laser diode followed by triamcinolone acetonide infiltration, between January 2015 and May 2016. Database included demographics, Fitzpatrick skin type, laterality, lesion size, and postoperative visits information. Outcomes were assessed in terms of keloid recurrence rates, complications, and patient subjective aesthetical result satisfaction after 24 months of follow‐up. Results All procedures were technically completed, and follow‐up accomplished without attrition. One (7.14%) patient experienced keloid recurrence after the third month. Four (28.57%) patients experienced early wound dehiscence, successfully treated with debridement and re‐suture. Self‐assessment of aesthetical result was considered “very good” in 64.28% of patients. Conclusion Surgical excision with 980 nm laser diode followed by triamcinolone infiltration is well‐tolerated and shows favorable results treating earlobe keloids, and can be considered a first‐line treatment. Comparison between different types of lasers and control groups in large clinical trials is warranted in order to obtain strong clinical evidence for clear indications and recommendations. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2020 Wiley Periodicals LLC