Clinically significant facial edema after extensive treatment with purpura-free pulsed-dye laser.

Background: Long-pulsed pulsed-dye lasers permit treatment of facial erythema and telangiectasia with purpura-free technique, which may be more comfortable for the patient than purpura-inducing treatment. However, there are anecdotal reports of treatment-associated discomfort even when purpura is not elicited.

Objective: To determine whether patients experience clinically significant erythema, edema, and pain after purpura-free treatment with pulsed-dye laser.

Treatment of reticular leg veins with a 1064 nm long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser.

Background: Millisecond-pulsed Nd:YAG lasers have been developed for the treatment of reticular leg veins.

Objective: We evaluated the effectiveness of a single treatment with a 50 millisecond 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser in the treatment of reticular veins of the lower extremity.

Methods: Twenty patients with reticular veins measuring 1.

Sebaceous carcinoma in children.

Sebaceous carcinoma is a rare malignant tumor derived from the epithelium of sebaceous glands. It potentially may develop from any sebaceous gland, but most commonly occurs in the periorbital area. We report a case of sebaceous carcinoma in a 14-year-old girl who was first seen with an asymptomatic 2.

Glycolic acid peels compared to microdermabrasion: a right-left controlled trial of efficacy and patient satisfaction.

Background: Glycolic acid peels and microdermabrasion are widely recommended by dermatologists and others for facial skin rejuvenation, but few studies have assessed their clinical efficacy.

Objective: To compare the relative efficacy of glycolic acid peels and microdermabrasion for facial skin rejuvenation.

Methods: An unblinded, randomized controlled trial was used.