title: Formation of new melasma lesions in the periorbital area following high-fluence, 1064-nm, Q-switched Nd/YAG laser.
abstract: Although ultraviolet (UV) light or exogenous hormones have been associated with the development or exacerbation of melasma, the use of laser as a treatment modality has not been cited as a factor linked to the development of melasma lesions. It is unclear whether epidermal trauma caused by laser or other treatment can lead to the formation of a new melasma lesion. We report on the formation of new melasma lesions in a patient who was treated for acquired bilateral nevus of Ota-like macules (ABNOM) with a high-fluence 1064 nm Q-switched (QS) neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd/YAG) laser.
authors: Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul 138-736, Korea.
authors: Woo Jin
authors: WJ
authors: Lee
authors: Youn Jin
authors: YJ
authors: Kim
authors: Tai Kyung
authors: TK
authors: Noh
authors: Sung Eun
authors: SE
authors: Chang
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053844:Lasers, Solid-State / Q000009:adverse effects*; D028022:Low-Level Light Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008548:Melanosis / Q000209:etiology*; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000532:radiotherapy*