Study on Efficacy of Q-Switched Nd: YAG Laser in Treating Facial Hyperpigmentary Disorders

Col (Dr) Mahendra Singh Deora; Dr Gyaltsen Choden

Volume : VII, Issue : II, February - 2018

Study on Efficacy of Q-Switched Nd: YAG Laser in Treating Facial Hyperpigmentary Disorders

Col Dr Mahendra Singh Deora, Dr Gyaltsen Choden

Abstract :

Hyperpigmentation is the darkening of an area of skin caused by increased melanin. Hyperpigmetary problems of the face are an important cosmetic problem. The common causes of hyperpigmentation of face are melasma, postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, solar lentigines, freckles and nevus of Ota. Our aim was to study efficacy of Q–Switched Nd:YAG laser in treating facial hyperpigmentary disorders. Our study showed best result in treatment of tattoo forehead with 45.5% achievers and 45.5% responders followed by Nevus of Ota with 20% achievers and 50 % responders. The least effect was seen in Melasma with 33.3% responders and 66.7% failures.