{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: The Beneficial Effect on Pigmentation Using Laser Epilation as an Initial Treatment Approach for Becker's Nevus in Asian Skin.
{Author}: Choi YJ;Yim S;Huh G;Lee GY;Kim WS;
{Journal}: J Cosmet Laser Ther
{Volume}: 23
{Issue}: 3
{Year}: May 2021 19
{Factor}: 1.982
{DOI}: 10.1080/14764172.2021.1988108
{Abstract}: Becker's nevus (BN) clinically presents as brown patches with hypertrichosis. The risk of pigmentary changes still remains a concern when using lasers to treat Asian patients with BN. We aimed to evaluate the outcomes on reduction of hairs and pigment of BN using the long-pulsed 1064-nm Nd:YAG (LPNY) and/or 755-nm alexandrite (LP-Alex), before treating pigment in earnest. A total of 13 subjects were treated with the LPNY (n = 8), the LP-Alex (n = 4), and both (n = 1). Improvements on hair removal and pigment reduction were assessed using a 5-point global assessment scale. Patient satisfaction was also assessed. Treatment parameters were within those commonly used for the purpose of epilation. The average follow-up period was 19.5 ± 12.3 weeks, and the mean total number of sessions was 2.0. Eleven subjects reported >50% improvement in hair removal (11/13, 86.7%), and pigment reduction of >50% improvement was observed in 9 subjects (9/13, 69.2%). Patient satisfaction showed >50% lesion clearance in 84.6%. Hair removal settings of LPNY and LP-Alex were effective in both hypertrichosis and pigment reduction in the initial strategy of treatment of BN in skin of color.