Use of an 800-nm Pulsed-Diode Laser in the Treatment of Recalcitrant Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp

    October 2002 in “ Archives of dermatology ”
    Alan S. Boyd
    TLDR The document does not conclude the effectiveness of the 800-nm pulsed-diode laser for treating scalp cellulitis.
    A 35-year-old black man with recalcitrant dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, unresponsive to various treatments including isotretinoin, dapsone, and antibiotics, underwent treatment with an 800-nm pulsed-diode laser. The laser treatment, performed in 4 sessions with a fluence of 29 J/cm², resulted in significant hair removal and a dramatic decrease in discomfort. At a 6-month follow-up, the patient's condition was quiescent with no hair regrowth. This case suggested that laser-assisted epilation could be a viable option for patients with follicle-associated diseases who do not respond to conventional therapies.
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