title: A pilot study of a novel dual--pulsed 1064 nm Q-switched Nd: YAG laser to treat Riehl's melanosis.
abstract: The treatment of Riehl's melanosis is difficult and challenging. Recently, a low-fluence 1064-nm quality (Q)-switched neodymium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd: YAG) laser method, referred to as 'laser toning', has been used in the treatment of melasma in Asian countries. We present here a series of cases of Riehl's melanosis that were treated effectively with a novel Q-switched Nd: YAG laser that was operated as a dual-pulse at half-fluence and 140-μs intervals.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine , Seoul , Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Bo Young
authors.initials: BY
authors.lastname: Chung
authors.forename: Jeong Eun
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Joo Yeon
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Ko
authors.forename: Sung Eun
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Chang
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D044466:Asian People; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053844:Lasers, Solid-State / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D028022:Low-Level Light Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D008548:Melanosis / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects
keywords: Nd: YAG laser; Riehl's melanosis; dual pulse