Vascular pigment laser 532 1064 evidence for Facial telangiectasia

Abstract summary (English) UNLABELLED: Objective: Facial erythema and telangiectasia in rosacea are commonly treated with vascular lasers. Combination with ivermectin 1% cream, may enhance outcomes when combined with laser therapy. This study assesses whether topical ivermectin improves the efficacy of Potassium Titanyl Phosphate (KTP) 532 nm laser for facial erythema in rosacea.

Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract summary (English) OBJECTIVE: Long-pulsed 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser can damage vessels with higher diameters and penetrate to a deeper level than other laser therapies. We aim to analyze outcomes of the treatment of leg veins with long-pulsed 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser regarding intervention protocol, technical success, clinical success, and side effects. METHODS: A research of the published literature was conducted, using PubMed and Embase...

Journal Article, Systematic Review

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is characterized by the presence of telangiectases and larger arteriovenous malformations in different organs. Mucocutaneous telangiectases can bleed and become an aesthetic concern, impairing quality of life (QoL). However, the best treatment approach has not been defined yet.

Randomized Controlled Trial, Journal Article

Abstract summary (English) PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To analyze and compare the effects of epistaxis treatments for Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) patients. RECENT FINDINGS: Of total of 21 randomized controlled trials (RCT), the data from 15 RCTs (697 patients, 7 treatments: timolol, propranolol, bevacizumab, doxycycline, tacrolimus, estriol/estradiol, and tranexamic acid) were pooled for the meta-analyses while the other 6 studies...

Systematic Review, Journal Article, Network Meta-Analysis

Abstract summary (English) OBJECTIVE: To assess the safety and efficacy of available interventions in the treatment of lower limb reticular veins and telangiectasias. DATA SOURCES: An electronic search was performed on Scopus, Embase, and Google scholar. REVIEW METHODS: A systematic review was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement.

Systematic Review, Journal Article, Network Meta-Analysis

Abstract summary (English) INTRODUCTION: Facial erythema can be seen in many patients. Despite various clinical trials exploring the effect of intense pulsed light (IPL) in treating facial erythema, comprehensive evidence about the specific outcomes remains lacking. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: We searched published studies in the Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases based on established inclusion criteria.

Meta-Analysis, Systematic Review, Journal Article

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: Cryo-Laser & Cryo-Sclerotherapy (CLaCS) is a technique which combines thermal sclerotherapy and injection sclerotherapy. Telangiectasias and small varicosities are targeted by a transdermal laser and right after receive injection sclerotherapy. A cooling device blows -20°C air onto the skin and needle in a pre-, parallel-, and post-fashion.

Randomized Controlled Trial, Journal Article

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: Hypertrophic and keloid scars are common skin conditions resulting from abnormal wound healing. They can cause itching, pain and have a negative physical and psychological impact on patients' lives. Different approaches are used aiming to improve these scars, including intralesional corticosteroids, surgery and more recently, laser therapy.

Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Systematic Review

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: The potential efficacy of vascular component-targeted laser has been evaluated for the treatment of melasma, which commonly found with the co-existence of telangiectasia. AIMS: To evaluate the treatment efficacy and safety of 585-nm QSNYL and 4% HQ cream combination vs 4% HQ cream alone for telangiectatic melasma in the skin phototypes III-V. PATIENTS/METHODS: Twenty-one Thai female patients with...

Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), also known as Osler-Weber-Rendu disease, causes recurrent mucous membrane hemorrhage, especially epistaxis. In this systematic review, we discuss the efficacies of the three most common laser photocoagulation treatments for HHT-related epistaxis. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed and...

Journal Article, Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural, Systematic Review