Treatment of Melasma by Low-Fluence 1064 nm Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser

    February 2013 in “ Journal of dermatological treatment ”
    Ji Hoon Sim, Young Lip Park, Jong Suk Lee, Sung Yul Lee, Won Bok Choi, Hyun Jo Kim, Jung Hoon Lee
    TLDR The laser treatment effectively and safely improved melasma in Asian patients.
    The study investigated the effectiveness of treating melasma using a low-fluence 1064 nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser. The results indicated that this laser treatment was effective in reducing melasma pigmentation with minimal side effects. The study involved a significant number of participants, which strengthened the reliability of the findings. The authors concluded that the low-fluence 1064 nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser could be a viable option for melasma treatment, offering a balance between efficacy and safety.
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