Hyperpigmentation induced by argon laser therapy of hemangiomas. Optical and electron microscope studies.
The technique of argon laser treatment of port wine hemangiomas has been greatly improved since first used in the medical field. Complications may however occur and the authors report in this paper their experience and special studies performed on hyperpigmentation. This complication is due to an increase in melanic normal production as it has been proved by optical and electron microscope studies on pigmented skin biopsies.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008544:Melanocytes / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008875:Middle Aged; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*