Long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser using an "in motion" setting to treat telangiectatic rosacea

Ann Dermatol Venereol. 2023 Jun;150(2):121-122. doi: 10.1016/j.annder.2022.09.007. Epub 2022 Nov 22.

Abstract

Background: Rosacea is an inflammatory condition of the face characterized in its early stages by flushing, erythema and telangiectasias.

Objectives: We evaluate the efficacy of long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser on erythematousteleangiectasic rosacea (ETR).

Methods: In a retrospective case study of 21 patients (14F, 7M) with an average age of 29 years (range 19-41), were treated with two sessions at a distance of one month, with phototype up to III (5 phototype 1, 14 phototype II, 2 phototype III) with a fluence of 20 J/cm2.

Results: We observed a reduction of the erythematous component between 50% and 80% after two sessions, with an average pain score attributed to the treatment, measured by visual analogue scale (VAS), of 3.

Conclusion: In this case series in which Nd:YAG laser had been used with a "'in motion" technique, we observed a reduction of the side effects and pain.

Keywords: Long-pulsed Nd:YAG Laser; Telangiectatic rosacea.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Erythema / etiology
  • Humans
  • Lasers, Solid-State* / therapeutic use
  • Pain / etiology
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Rosacea* / radiotherapy
  • Telangiectasis* / etiology
  • Telangiectasis* / radiotherapy
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult