Vascular lesions occurring in African-American patients are often not treated because of the risk of local side effects.
Objective:
The study was to determine the efficacy of the flashlamp-pumped dye (FLPD) laser in the treatment of vascular malformations in African-American patients.
Methods:
All lesions in three patients were treated with the FLPD laser using a 585 nm wavelength, 5 mm spot size, 450 pulse width, and fluences ranging from 6.5 to 8.5J per cm2.
Conclusion:
The FLPD was effective in treating vascular malformations. Transient changes in colour and skin texture occurred at the treated sites.
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