Treatment of a Resistant Port-Wine Stain with the 1.5-msec Pulse Duration, Tunable, Pulsed Dye Laser

Treatment of a Resistant Port-Wine Stain with the 1.5-msec Pulse Duration, Tunable, Pulsed Dye Laser
November 2000
To cite this article: Eric F. Bernstein MD (2000)
Treatment of a Resistant Port-Wine Stain with the 1.5-msec Pulse Duration, Tunable, Pulsed Dye Laser
Dermatologic Surgery 26 (11), 1007Ò1009.
doi:10.1046/j.1524-4725.2000.0260111007.x

Laser Surgery and Cosmetic Dermatology Centers, Marlton, New Jersey
E.F. Bernstein, MD has indicated no significant interest with commercial supporters.

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Abstract
Background. Pulsed dye lasers (PDLs) have been developed with relatively long pulse durations in comparison to their predecessors.

Objective. To demonstrate the efficacy of the 1.5-msec PDL for treating a port-wine stain that was resistant to the 0.5-msec PDL.

Methods. A 31-year-old man with a congenital port-wine stain underwent treatment with the PDL seven times over approximately 2 years. Although it lightened, no areas demonstrated complete clearing. He recently presented for treatment with the 1.5-msec PDL.

Results. Initial results of treatment with a 1.5-msec PDL on this patient's port-wine stain demonstrate dramatic clearance of areas previously treated with an identical fluence using a 0.5-msec PDL.

Conclusion. Longer pulse duration PDLs should be further investigated for the treatment of port-wine stains and may offer improved efficacy over shorter pulse durations.

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