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Combined treatment with 578‐/511‐nm copper bromide laser and light‐emitting diodes for post‐laser pigmentation: a report of two cases
Author(s) -
Park Kui Young,
Choi Sun Young,
Mun Seog Kyun,
Kim Beom Joon,
Kim Myeung Nam
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
dermatologic therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.595
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1529-8019
pISSN - 1396-0296
DOI - 10.1111/dth.12080
Subject(s) - medicine , hyperpigmentation , laser , dermatology , laser treatment , copper , surgery , optics , materials science , physics , metallurgy
Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation ( PIH ) developing after cosmetic procedures such as lasers and chemical peels is always a concern, especially in darker skin types. We report two cases of laser‐related PIH of the face successfully treated by combined therapy with 578‐/511‐nm copper bromide laser and light‐emitting diodes ( LED ). Good cosmetic results were achieved in both patients. The side effects during and after treatment included a mild stinging and redness, but these were resolved within several days without any treatment. Combined 578‐/511‐nm copper bromide laser with LED provided safe and effective treatment for post‐laser pigmentation in Korean patients.