Preliminary experience of the Q‐switched 1064‐nm neodymium:yttrium aluminum garnet laser in the treatment of Café‐au‐lait macules

Abstract

Solitary CALMs are a common finding and they occur in 10‐20% of the normal polulation. Although benign, CALMs in exposed parts of the body(face, forearms, neck et al) are cosmetically distressing to patients. Various types of laser devices have been utilized to remove CALMs over the years with high rates of recurrence and adverse events. Based on the theory of selective photothermolysis, the Q‐switched lasers were most accepted modality to remove CALMs with higher efficacy and minimal adverse effects.

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