Treatment of nevus of OTA by Q-switched, frequency doubled, ND:YAG laser.
Nevus of Ota is a dermal melanocytic nevus for which hitherto no effective therapy was available. Lasers have been successfully tried for ablation. But there is no Indian experience till date. Q-Switched, Frequency Doubled, Nd:YAG Laser was installed at our centre an year ago. The first operated case, which has shown near complete pigment dilution, is being presented. The patient underwent three treatments with a minimum of 2 months between sessions. Pre and post therapy photographs were taken and side effects documented. The patient has shown near complete pigment dilution after 3 treatments. Q-Switched, Frequency Doubled, Nd:YAG Laser is effective in treating Nevus of Ota in the Indian skin types. There are no complications noticed till date in our experience.
National Skin and Hair Care Centre, Bangalore, India.
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