title: Role of q-switched nd:yag laser in nevus of ota: a study of 25 cases.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Nevus of Ota is common condition in Indian patients. The condition is more common in females, with a male-female ratio of 1:4.8.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To evaluate long-term efficacy safety and stability of Q-switched ND:YAG laser in treatment of Nevus of Ota.
  
  
  METHODS
  6 month follow-up of patients of Nevus of Ota, treated with Q-switched ND:YAG laser
  
  
  METHODS
  Twenty-five patients of Nevus of Ota were treated with Q-switched ND:YAG laser for a period of 1 year and 9 months; patient had fitzpatricks skin type 4 and 5; detailed history, clinical examination, ophthalmoscopy, and otoscopy was done in all cases; clinical photographs were taken before and after the completion of treatments. Six-month follow-up was done after the last session. Response to treatment was graded based on physician's global assessment.
  
  
  RESULTS
  More than 70% improvement was seen in 15 patients (60%). Eight patients (32%) had moderate and two patients (8%) showed mild improvement.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Katihar Medical College, Katihar, Bihar, India .
authors.forename: Shivangi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.forename: Abhijeet Kumar
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Jha
authors.forename: Sambeet Kumar
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Mallik