title: Q-switched ruby laser treatment of nevus of Ota.
abstract: Emission of 694-nm laser energy from a Q-switched ruby laser causes photodestruction of cutaneous pigment. The 40-nanosecond pulse duration of Q-switched ruby laser light initiates specific damage to melanosomes thus allowing selective treatment of benign pigmented lesions. Nevus of Ota is a benign facial oculocutaneous melanosis that has melanosomes lying deeply within the dermis. We report the successful use of the Q-switched ruby laser in the treatment of two patients with the nevus of Ota.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School, Westwood.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Goldberg
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Nychay
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009507:Nevus of Ota / Q000601:surgery*