Q-switched ruby laser treatment of labial lentigines in Peutz-Jeghers syndrome.
BACKGROUND. The Q-switched ruby laser emits energy with a 694-nm wavelength and has a pulse duration in the nanosecond range, which allows selective treatment of benign pigmented lesions. Labial and perioral pigmented macules associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome are often numerous and cosmetically disfiguring. RESULTS/CONCLUSION. We report successful treatment of these lentigines with the Q-switched ruby laser and consider it the treatment of choice for these lesions.
DePadova-Elder
S M
SM
Department of Dermatology, Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Milgraum
S S
SS
D000328:Adult; D000537:Aluminum Oxide; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017075:Laser Coagulation; D007911:Lentigo / Q000601:surgery*; D008047:Lip Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D010580:Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*
D000537:Aluminum Oxide