Complete regression of a melanocytic nevus after epilation with diode laser therapy

Manuela Boleira; Laila Klotz de Almeida Balassiano; Thiago Jeunon

doi:10.5826/dpc.0502a20

Complete regression of a melanocytic nevus after epilation with diode laser therapy

Authors

Manuela Boleira Dermatology, Policlínical Geral do Rio de Janeiro (PGRJ), Brazil
Laila Klotz de Almeida Balassiano Dermatology, Policlínical Geral do Rio de Janeiro (PGRJ), Brazil
Thiago Jeunon Dermatopathology, Hospital Federal de Bonsucesso (HFB); ID – Investigação em Dermatologia, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Keywords:

laser, regression, melanocytic nevus, dermatoscopy, histopathology

Abstract

The use of lasers and intense pulsed light (IPL) technology has become an established practice in dermatology and aesthetic medicine. The use of laser therapy and IPL in the treatment of pigmented melanocytic lesions is a controversial issue. We report clinical, dermoscopic and histological changes of a completely regressed pigmented melanocytic nevus after hair removal treatment with the LightSheer™ Diode Laser (Lumenis Ltd, Yokneam, Israel).

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Published

2015-04-30

Issue

2015 Vol 5, No 2 | April

Section

Case Report

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How to Cite

Boleira M, Balassiano LK de A, Jeunon T. Complete regression of a melanocytic nevus after epilation with diode laser therapy. Dermatol Pract Concept. Published online April 30, 2015:99-103. doi:10.5826/dpc.0502a20