Carbon dioxide laser resurfacing of peri-oral rhytids in scleroderma patients.

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

The short pulse duration high-energy carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers have been used in the past for treating cutaneous pathology and more recently for cosmetic improvements of rhytids, photo-aging, and acne.

OBJECTIVE:

This study was undertaken to determine the benefits of CO2 laser resurfacing on the severe peri-oral rhytidosis commonly seen in patients with systemic scleroderma.

METHODS:

Three patients were studied and evaluated for satisfactory wound healing, improved cosmetic result, and lack of complications.

RESULTS:

All three patients experienced significant improvement following laser resurfacing.

CONCLUSION:

The study demonstrated the safe and effective treatment for peri-oral rhytidosis in patients with generalized scleroderma utilizing CO2 laser resurfacing.

• Authors: D B Apfelberg, J Varga, S S Greenbaum
• Journal: Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] (Dermatol Surg) Vol. 24 Issue 5 Pg. 517-9 (May 1998) ISSN: 1076-0512 [Print] United States
• PMID: 9598004 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Aged
• Female
• Humans
• Laser Therapy
• Middle Aged
• Rhytidoplasty (methods)
• Scleroderma, Systemic (complications, physiopathology)
• Treatment Outcome