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Keimyung Medical Journal 1999;18(1):22-28.
Effects of Treatment of Ota's Nevus and Tattoo with Q-switched Alexandrite Laser
Q-Switched Alexandrite 레이저를 이용한 오타모반 및 문신의 치료효과
박재홍; 공수득; 류영욱; 김병천; 이규석
Abstract
PURPOSE : The purpose of the study is to evaluate the clinical effect of the Q-switched alexandrite laser in the treatment of Ota's nevus and tattoo. MATERIAL AND METHODS : Ninety-six patients with Ota's nevus and tattoo were treated with a Q-switched alexandrite laser (model TL-1; Candela Laser Corporation. Wayland. U.S.A.). The effects were examined by further photographs and telephone follow-up. The response was expressed as the percentage area cleared of the lesion. The clearance was graded as follows: clear; >95% excellent; 76-95% ; good; 51-75% ; fair; 26-50% ; poor <25%. The occurrence of adverse events was also examined.
RESULTS
: Treatment with energy that ranged from 6.0-10.0J/cm2 was given on average1.8 times and 89% improvement was seen. No patient had permanent textual changes or scarring. CONCLUSION : The Q-switched alexandrite laser is an effective treatment for nevus of Ota's and tattoo with a low incidence of significant adverse effects and provides excellent cosmetic results.
Key Words: Q-switched alexandrite laser, Ota's nevus, Tattoo


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