title: Long-Pulsed 532-Nm Neodymium-Doped Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Laser for Treatment of Facial Plane Warts in 160 Yemeni Patients.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Warts in general and plane warts in particular pose a therapeutic challenge for dermatologists. Many treatment modalities exist, with variable success rates, side effect profiles, and precautions. The long-pulsed 532-nm neodymium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet (LP Nd:YAG) laser has not been previously used for this indication.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  This study was conducted to assess the efficacy and safety of the LP Nd:YAG laser for treating facial plane warts.
  
  
  METHODS
  A total of 160 Yemeni patients (62 women, 98 men; age range, 5-55 years) were exposed to 1 laser treatment session with the following parameters: wavelength, 532 nm; pulse duration, 20 millisecond; spot size, 2 to 3 mm; and fluence, 25 J/cm. The end point was graying or whitening of the lesion. Color photographs were taken before and immediately after treatment and at follow-up visits 1, 4, and 16 weeks after the laser session.
  
  
  RESULTS
  An overall clearance rate of 92% after only one session was achieved, with minimal and transient side effects.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The LP Nd:YAG laser is safe and effective for treating facial plane warts, with a success rate of 92% after only one session.
authors: *Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana'a University, Sana'a, Yemen; †Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Sana'a University, Sana'a, Yemen.
authors: Mohammad Ali
authors: MA
authors: Alshami
authors: Mona Jameel
authors: MJ
authors: Mohana
authors: Ahlam Mohammad
authors: AM
authors: Alshami
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D053844:Lasers, Solid-State / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014860:Warts / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D015006:Yemen