Successful Treatment of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae with Erbium:YAG Laser: A Comparative Study
May 2018
in “
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy
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TLDR The Er:YAG laser is an effective and safe treatment for acne keloidalis nuchae.
The study evaluated the efficacy of Er:YAG laser compared to long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser in treating acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) in 30 male patients. Both treatments significantly reduced the number of papules, with the Er:YAG group showing a 91.8% improvement and the Nd:YAG group showing an 88% improvement. The Er:YAG laser also significantly decreased the plaque count, while both lasers reduced plaque size and consistency. The study concluded that the Er:YAG laser was an effective and safe treatment for both early and late AKN lesions.
