title: Q-switched Alexandrite laser in the treatment of pigmented macules in Laugier-Hunziker syndrome.
abstract: We report clearance of pigmented macules on the lips of two subjects with Laugier-Hunziker syndrome using the Q-switched Alexandrite laser. Recurrence of two macules was noticed in one case 6 months after treatment and the lesions were successfully retreated. This report evaluates the efficacy and side-effect profile of the Q-switched Alexandrite laser in the treatment of lentigines in this syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Laser Unit, Lister Hospital, London, UK. epapad@otenet.gr
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Papadavid
authors.forename: N P
authors.initials: NP
authors.lastname: Walker
mesh_terms: D001608:Beryllium; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007868:Leg Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000532:radiotherapy; D008046:Lip; D008875:Middle Aged; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: C112654:alexandrite; D001608:Beryllium