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Treatment of dermatosis papulosa nigra with a 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser: Report of two cases. Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy : official publication of the European Society for Laser Dermatology [J Cosmet Laser Ther] Journal article

 
Schweiger ES, Kwasniak L, Aires DJ 
Treatment of dermatosis papulosa nigra with a 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser: Report of two cases. [Journal Article]
J Cosmet Laser Ther 2008 Jun; 10(2):120-2.


Dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN) is a chronic skin condition characterized by verrucous hyperpigmented papules on the face, neck and upper trunk in African American patients. The lesions are more common in females and in older patients. Although the lesions are benign, treatment is often sought for cosmetic reasons. We report two cases of patients with facial DPN who achieved an excellent cosmetic result following a single treatment with a long-pulsed 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser. We suggest this modality for consideration in treating patients with DPN.



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