title: Treatment of melanocytic nevi.
abstract: Pigmented nevi are a heterogeneous group of lesions that range from uniquely curable with laser treatment, to partially responsive, to unresponsive or dangerous. This article presents laser and IPL treatment strategies from a clinical perspective for nevi organized by their typical responsiveness. A rationale for surgical excision, laser, and/or medical therapy in individual patients is also presented. Despite significant recent progress, it is clear that much understanding are still lacking about optimal laser treatment for pigmented lesions.
authors.affiliation: Suzuki Plastic Surgery Clinic, Kyoto, Japan.
authors.forename: Harue
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Suzuki
authors.forename: R Rox
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004954:Esthetics; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D028022:Low-Level Light Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009508:Nevus, Pigmented / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D010789:Phototherapy / Q000379:methods; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome