[Fractional photothermolysis. Treatment of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation following meadow grass dermatitis].
Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is a benign but cosmetically disturbing skin lesion, which is notoriously difficult to treat. Standard treatments include topical application of bleaching creams and gels. In this case report, we show that fractional photothermolysis might be a new successful option in the treatment of PIH. Its efficacy must be confirmed by further studies and balanced against possible side effects, but the initial results are promising.
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D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D019583:Dose Fractionation, Radiation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D006979:Hyperthermia, Induced / Q000379:methods*; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D010789:Phototherapy / Q000379:methods*; D006109:Poaceae / Q000506:poisoning*; D016896:Treatment Outcome