The use of the low-fluence 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser in a female with contraindications to systemic anti-acne therapy.
To date, reports on the safe and effective treatment of severe inflammatory facial acne with the low-fluence 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser are limited.The authors report a case of treatment for severe inflammatory acne in a pregnant Asian female (Fitzpatrick skin type IV) with the low fluence 1064 nm Nd-YAG laser.These findings suggest that this modality may be a safe, effective, and well-tolerated alternative for patients with acne who have contraindications to the use of systemic anti-acne therapies.
Ballin
Jason S
JS
Department of Aviation Medicine, Training Air Wing TWO, Kingsville, TX 78363, USA. Jason.ballin@med.navy.mil
Uebelhoer
Nathan S
NS
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D044466:Asian People; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053844:Lasers, Solid-State / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index