Treatment of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae: A Systematic Review of the Literature

    July 2016 in “ Dermatology and Therapy ”
    Eric L. Maranda, Brian J. Simmons, Austin Huy Nguyen … Jonette Keri
    Studysummary This review highlights that light and laser therapies, such as the 1064-nm Nd:YAG and 810-nm diode lasers, may offer significant improvement for acne keloidalis nuchae with minimal side effects, though larger trials are needed.
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