title: Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra and 10,600-nm CO2 laser, a good choice.
abstract: Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra (DPN) is a common skin condition observed in black people and considered a benign epithelial tumor, and more specifically, a particular topographic form of seborrheic keratosis. We treated five female patients affected by DPN with 10,600-nm CO2 laser. We propose the 10,600-nm CO2 laser as a valid therapeutic option in patients affected by DPN, since the treatment is well tolerated, causes no major side effects, and is effective and long lasting.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine, Section of Dermatology, University of Florence , Florence , Italy.
authors.forename: Nicola
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Bruscino
authors.forename: Rossana
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Conti
authors.forename: Piero
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Campolmi
authors.forename: Paolo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bonan
authors.forename: Giovanni
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Cannarozzo
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lazzeri
authors.forename: Silvia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Moretti
mesh_terms: D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D054020:Lasers, Gas / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D028022:Low-Level Light Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008875:Middle Aged; D044469:Racial Groups; D017444:Skin Diseases, Papulosquamous / Q000532:radiotherapy*
keywords: 10,600-nm CO2 laser; Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra; laser therapy