The Efficacy of Laser-Assisted Hair Removal in the Treatment of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae: A Pilot Study

    September 2012 in “ European Journal of Dermatology ”
    Samia Esmat, Rania Abdel Hay, Ola M. Abu Zeid, Hala N. Hosni
    TLDR Laser hair removal significantly improves acne keloidalis nuchae, especially with early treatment.
    This pilot study assessed the efficacy of long pulsed Nd-YAG laser hair removal in treating acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) in 16 patients over 5 sessions. Significant improvement was observed in all patients, with early cases showing higher improvement rates. Biopsies taken before and after treatment indicated a marked decrease in inflammatory infiltrate and sclerosis, with most cases showing complete absence of hair follicles and adenexa. The study concluded that laser hair depilation significantly improved AKN, with early treatment yielding the best results and maintenance sessions necessary to halt disease progression.
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