Treatment of inflammatory facial acne vulgaris with combination 595-nm pulsed-dye laser with dynamic-cooling-device and 1,450-nm diode laser.
OBJECTIVE
The 585-nm pulsed-dye laser and the 1,450-nm diode laser have been found effective for the treatment of mild-to-moderate inflammatory facial acne. This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the combined treatment with the 595-nm pulsed-dye laser and the 1,450-nm diode laser for inflammatory facial acne.


METHODS
Fifteen patients with inflammatory facial acne were treated with a combination of the 595-nm pulsed-dye laser and the 1,450-nm diode laser. Patients' subjective response to treatment was evaluated regarding improvement in acne, acne scarring, oiliness, and redness of the skin.


RESULTS
All patients had reductions in acne lesion counts. Mean lesion counts decreased 52% (P < 0.01), 63% (P < 0.01), and 84% (P < 0.01) after one, two, and three treatments, respectively. Patients described moderate-to-marked improvement in acne, acne scarring, and post-inflammatory erythema. Adverse effects were limited to mild, transient erythema.


CONCLUSIONS
The combination of the 595-nm pulsed-dye laser and the 1,450-nm diode laser is safe and effective for the treatment of inflammatory facial acne, acne scarring, and post-inflammatory erythema.
Glaich
Adrienne S
AS
DermSurgery Associates, Houston, Texas 77030, USA.
Friedman
Paul M
PM
Jih
Ming H
MH
Goldberg
Leonard H
LH
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D017679:Cryotherapy; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D028022:Low-Level Light Therapy; D008297:Male; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D003879:Dermatologic Agents