Efficacy and Safety of 577-nm Yellow Laser in the Treatment of Pigmented Epidermal Lesions.

Objectives: Freckles and lentigines are common pigmented problems which not only cause substantial cosmetic morbidity but also create psychosocial concern. The available modalities for the treatment of pigmented lesions are often unsatisfactory for patients, require a long treatment period, and often cause skin irritation. With the advent of lasers, safe and effective treatment options for epidermal pigmentation have become more varied for different Fitzpatrick skin types.