China Journal of Leprosy and Skin Diseases ›› 2017, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (5): 293-295.

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Assessment of therapeutic efficacy of ruby dot matrix laser combined with intense pulsed light in the treatment of 102 patients with melasma

SONG Hongjuan1, DING Hongwei1, MA Guoan1, WANG Baojuan2.   

  1. 1. Department of Dermatology, Harrison International Peace Hospital，Hengshui 053000, China; 2. Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine,  Hengshui Second People's Hospital, Hengshui 053000, China
  • Online:2017-05-15 Published:2018-12-19
  • Contact: SONG Hongjuan, E-mail: sshhjj1982@126.com

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Abstract: Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of ruby dot matrix laser combined with intense pulsed light in the treatment of melasma. Methods: One hundred and two patients with melasma were firstly treated with ruby dot matrix laser (energy density of 2.5～3.5 J/cm2) and followed by intense pulsed light after 2 weeks. The treatment was repeated every 4 weeks for 4 times. The severity and the area of melasma were assessed by melisma area severity index (MASI). The recurrence and adverse reaction were also assessed. The therapeutic efficacy was assessed in 6 months after the end of the treatment. Results: Five patients (4.90%) were cured, 69 patients (67.65%) improved remarkably, 26 patients (25.49%) improved and 2 patients were not effective. There were no side effects in all the patients. Conclusion: Ruby dot matrix laser combined with intense pulsed light is safe and effective in the treatment of melasma.

Key words: melasma, ruby dot matrix laser, intense pulsed light