title: Hypertrichotic Becker's nevi treated with combination 1,550 nm non-ablative fractional photothermolysis and laser hair removal.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The removal of Becker's nevi poses a significant challenge due to limited available therapeutic options and increased risk of adverse effects, including scarring and dyspigmentation. Herein, we present the use of the non-ablative fractional photothermolysis in combination with laser hair removal for the treatment of hypertrichotic Becker's nevi.
  
  
  METHODS
  Retrospective analysis of three patients with Becker's nevi revealed that two patients with hypertrichotic Becker's nevi had greater than 75% clearance with combination therapy, and one patient with atrichotic Becker's nevus had a similar result with monotherapy non-ablative fractional photothermolysis.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This report demonstrates the utility and safety of combination non-ablative fractional resurfacing and laser hair removal for the treatment of hypertrichotic Becker's nevi, and monotherapy non-ablative fractional photothermolysis for atrichotic Becker's nevi. Further comparative studies are necessary to determine optimal laser parameters, treatment schedules, and response duration.
authors.affiliation: Dermatology and Laser Surgery Center, Houston, TX.
authors.forename: Brundha
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Balaraman
authors.affiliation: Dermatology and Laser Surgery Center, Houston, TX.|Department of Dermatology, University of Texas Houston Medical School, Houston, TX.|Department of Dermatology, Weill Cornell Medical College, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX.
authors.forename: Paul M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Friedman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006204:Hair Removal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D053844:Lasers, Solid-State / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D009506:Nevus / Q000601:surgery*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Becker's Nevus; birthmark; cosmetic; laser