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The outcome of using different surgical modalities and laser therapy in the treatment of small‐ and medium‐sized congenital melanocytic nevi: a systematic review
Author(s) -
ALMutairi Hanadi M.,
Alhothali Ghadah I.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-4632
pISSN - 0011-9059
DOI - 10.1111/ijd.14727
Subject(s) - medicine , modalities , laser therapy , medline , ruby laser , treatment modality , dermatology , therapeutic modalities , surgery , laser , physical therapy , social science , physics , sociology , political science , law , optics
Objectives The purpose of this study is to review the published articles regarding different surgical modalities including laser therapy in the treatment of congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN). Methods A systematic review was done using several databases including PubMed, Ovid Medline, Google Scholar, and Medline to search for articles related to surgical excisions and different treatment modalities of CMN. Results Fourteen studies were included according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results have shown that the Q‐switched ruby laser therapy was the most commonly used laser therapy to treat CMN. Overall, using laser therapy had positive outcomes in CMN treatment. However, limited knowledge was available regarding patient satisfaction with the outcomes of laser therapy. Conclusion We concluded that the most acceptable surgical choice was using excision with tissue expanders. Laser‐intense pulsed light (IPL) alone and in combination with Erbium:yttrium‐aluminum‐garnet (Er:YAG) has a risk of recurrence. Combination of types of the laser is more effective than a single one.