scholarly journals Comparative study between fractional carbon dioxide laser versus intralesional steroids injection in treatment of alopecia areata

QJM ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 111 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
R Elhusseiny ◽  
S Elframawy ◽  
M Abdel-Rahim Abdallah
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Alopecia Areata ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Laser ◽  
Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser ◽  
Intralesional Steroids

scholarly journals Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser for Keratosis Pilaris: A Single-Blind, Randomized, Comparative Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasanop Vachiramon ◽  
Pattarin Anusaksathien ◽  
Silada Kanokrungsee ◽  
Kumutnart Chanprapaph
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Laser Treatment ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Laser ◽  
Contralateral Side ◽  
Single Session ◽  
Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser ◽  
Good Improvement ◽  
Type V

Objective. Keratosis pilaris (KP) is a common condition which can frequently be cosmetically disturbing. Topical treatments can be used with limited efficacy. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of fractional carbon dioxide (CO2) laser for the treatment of KP.Patients and Methods. A prospective, randomized, single-blinded, intraindividual comparative study was conducted on adult patients with KP. A single session of fractional CO2laser was performed to one side of arm whereas the contralateral side served as control. Patients were scheduled for follow-up at 4 and 12 weeks after treatment. Clinical improvement was graded subjectively by blinded dermatologists. Patients rated treatment satisfaction at the end of the study.Results. Twenty patients completed the study. All patients stated that the laser treatment improved KP lesions. At 12-week follow-up, 30% of lesions on the laser-treated side had moderate to good improvement according to physicians’ global assessment (p=0.02). Keratotic papules and hyperpigmentation appeared to respond better than the erythematous component. Four patients with Fitzpatrick skin type V developed transient pigmentary alteration.Conclusions. Fractional CO2laser treatment may be offered to patients with KP. Dark-skinned patients should be treated with special caution.

Combination of fractional carbon dioxide laser with narrow band ultraviolet B to induce repigmentation in stable vitiligo: A comparative study

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 142-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noha Nabil Doghaim ◽  
Shereen Farouk Gheida ◽  
Rania Ahmed El‐Tatawy ◽  
Dareen Abdelaziz Mohammed Ali
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Laser ◽  
Narrow Band ◽  
Ultraviolet B ◽  
Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser
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