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Yu, Oh, and Song: The Use of Pulsed Dye Laser for the Treatment of Xanthelasma Palpebrum
Case Report

Annals of Dermatology 2001; 13(1): 55-58.

Published online: 15 March 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2001.13.1.55

The Use of Pulsed Dye Laser for the Treatment of Xanthelasma Palpebrum

Dong Soo Yu, Chil Hwan Oh, Hae Jun Song

Copyright © The Korean Dermatological Association and The Korean Society for Investigative Dermatology

Abstract

Xanthelasma palpebrum is the most common type of xanthoma that develops mainly on the inner epicanthus of upper eyelids with symmetrical distribution. The lesion tends to be permanent, progressive and cosmetically disfiguring.
The recommended treatment has been surgical excision, local treatment with chemicals, and carbon dioxide laser.All of the mentioned treatment have some disadvantages including scarring, pigmentary change and need for local anesthesia.
We describe the treatment of xanthelasma palpebrum with the pulsed dye laser which coagulates the hyperpermeable vessels so that the lipid leakage could be blocked and prevent recurrence and further progression.

Keywords: Xanthelasma palpebrum, Pulsed dye laser, Hyperpermeable vessel

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