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Lasers in Medical Science
Published in: Lasers in Medical Science 6/2019

01-08-2019 | Hypertrichosis | Review Article

Lasers for Becker’s nevus

Authors: Yiping Zhong, Bin Yang, Lining Huang, Peter M. Elias, Mao-Qiang Man

Published in: Lasers in Medical Science | Issue 6/2019

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Abstract

Becker’s nevus is a common pigmented dermatosis, usually featured by ipsilateral pigmented patch with hypertrichosis. Becker’s nevus is often treated with various types of lasers although other regimens are available. However, clinical outcomes appear inconsistent among studies. To summarize the clinical outcomes of Becker’s nevus treated with lasers via literature review. A variety of lasers had been used alone or in combination to treat Becker’s nevus. Laser wavelengths used for Becker’s nevus ranged from 504 to 10,600 nm, while the number of treatment varied from 1 to 12 sessions. The clinical outcomes were mixed although combination of lasers with different wavelengths appeared to achieve a better efficacy. Adverse effects were usually mild to moderate erythema. While lasers are relatively safe, their efficacy for Becker’s nevus is moderate. It seems that combination therapy could improve the outcome. However, trials in larger group of patients are required to validate the efficacy of each type of lasers for Becker’s nevus.
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Metadata
Title
Lasers for Becker’s nevus
Authors
Yiping Zhong
Bin Yang
Lining Huang
Peter M. Elias
Mao-Qiang Man
Publication date
01-08-2019
Publisher
Springer London
Published in
Lasers in Medical Science / Issue 6/2019
Print ISSN: 0268-8921
Electronic ISSN: 1435-604X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-019-02734-3

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