AI Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Vbeam Perfecta® laser treatment for port wine stains located on the head and neck.
- A total of 42 patients were treated, and the results showed varying degrees of success: 43.8% experienced excellent lightening (76%-100%), while 18.8% saw good (51%-75%) and fair (26%-50%) improvements, and another 18.8% showed minimal to no response (0%-25%).
- The findings concluded that pulsed dye laser is an effective method for treating port wine stains in facial and neck areas.
Article Abstract
Aim: To assess the efficacy in the treatment of port wine stain in the head and neck by using (Vbeam perfecta®).
Methods: Forty-two port wine stain patients were recruited at the National Hospital of Dermatology and Venereology, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Results: We reported an excellent response (43.8%) (76%-100% lightening), a good response (18.8%) (51%-75% lightening), fair improvement (18.8%) (26%-50% lightening), and no response (18.8%) (0%-25% lightening).
Conclusion: In conclusion, pulsed dye laser is an excellent technique to remove port wine stains on the face and neck.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6364725 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2019.052 | DOI Listing |
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