Comparison of 1064 nm Q‐switched Nd: YAG laser and Jessner peeling in melasma treatment
- 16 November 2022
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Hindawi Limited in Dermatologic Therapy
- Vol. 35 (12), e15970
- https://doi.org/10.1111/dth.15970
Abstract
Melasma is an acquired hyperpigmentation disease characterized by hyperpigmented patches in sun-exposed areas that significantly impairs life quality. Topical treatments such as hydroquinone, retinoic acid, azelaic acid, chemical peels and laser treatments are among the main treatment options. In our study, we aimed to compare the effectiveness of Jessner peeling and 1064 nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser in melasma treatment. For this purpose, Jessner peeling was applied to 20 patients and 1064 nm Q-switched Nd: YAG laser was applied to 19 patients of 39 melasma patients who applied to the cosmetology unit of Ege University department of dermatology and venereal diseases between November 2018-March 2020. Thirty seven patients completed the study. Changes in MASI, pigment and erythema scores measured by mexameter before and after treatment were compared for two groups. A statistically significant decrease in MASI scores, pigment and erythema scores was observed in both groups with no significant difference between two groups. In conclusion, in our study, it has been shown that Jessner peeling and 1064 nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser are equally effective in treatment of melasma.Keywords
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